Beijing Capital Airport Express Train

 

Route: Beixinqiao ↔ Dongzhimen ↔ Sanyuanqiao ↔ T3 ↔ T2


(Identification Color: silver grey       )
 
► Open Date: July 19th, 2008
► Total Length: 29.8 km (18.5 mi)
► Stations: 5
► Highest Speed: 110 km/h (56 mi/h)
► Boarding Sites: -2F of No.2 Parking Lot in T2 of Beijing Capital Airport; 2F of No.3 Parking Lot in T3; Beixinqiao Subway Station; Dongzhimen Subway Station; Sanyuanqiao Subway Station
► Ticket Price: CNY25 per person

 

Capital Airport Express Train Facts

Airport Express Train
Capital Airport Express Train

Beijing Airport Express Train offers a rapid rail transfer between downtown area and Beijing Capital International Airport. Compared with Airport Shuttle Bus, the Airport Express is faster and more frequent. The single journey only takes 36 minutes. The cost is a little more expensive than the shuttle bus but much cheaper than taxi. Please note that Beixinqiao, Dongzhimen and Sanyuanqiao stations don't allow in-town check-in. There is no station in T1, so Airport Express passengers need to walk or take the Free Cross Terminal Shuttle to T1.

Beixinqiao Station allows transfer with subway line 5, Dongzhimen Station allows transfer with subway line 2 and line 13, while Sanyuanqiao is connected with subway line 10, but the transfer is not free. Passengers need to buy separate tickets. Those with large luggage are not suggested to board the Airport Express Train during peak hours because of the crowds, especially when changing to downtown subway lines.
 

Service Hours of Capital Airport Express Train

Beixinqiao: 5:56 – 22:26
Dongzhimen: 6:00 – 23:34
Sanyuanqiao: 6:04 – 23:28
T3: 6:22 – 22:52
T2: 6:36 – 23:10

Train Frequency: 10 minutes
 

Beijing Capital Airport Express Train
Beijing Capital Airport Express Train Map
 

Beijing Capital Airport Express Train Schedule

 
Stations To Beixinqiao (Downtown) To T2 (Airport) 
First Train Last Train First Train Last Train
Beixinqiao -- -- 5:56 22:26
Dongzhimen 7:01 23:34 6:00 22:30
Sanyuanqiao 6:55 23:28 6:04 22:34
T3 6:22 22:52 6:22 22:52
T2 6:36 23:10 -- --


 Beixinqiao Station:
Surroundings: Dongzhimennei Avenue, Guijie Street, Dongcheng District People's Court, Beijing No. 22 Middle School, Beijing No. 6 Hospital, People's Art Building, Kelin Building, Beijing No. 5 Middle School
Nearby Bus / Subway Routes: 82, 107, 135, 612, 13, 84, 116, 117, Night Line 6, Subway Line 5


 Dongzhimen Station:
Surroundings: Dongzhimen Long-distance Bus Station, Guijie Street, Dongzhimen Hospital, China Youth Daily Office, Overseas Chinese History Museum of China
Nearby Bus/Subway Routes: 401, 416, 980, 404, 106, 852, 918, 3, 418, Subway Line 2 & Line 13

 Sanyuanqiao Station:
Surroundings: Xiaguangli Community, Phoenix City Community, Sanyuan Park
Nearby Bus/Subway Routes: 359, 401, 403, 404, 641, 847, 852, 915, 916, 980, Subway Line 10
 

How to Buy Airport Express Train Tickets

At each of the five stations, passengers could purchase a card ticket by cash from the manual ticket office or the ticket vending machines which have Chinese and English services. Please keep the ticket safe since it will be reclaimed when exiting from the express train station. The ticket fare could also be paid using the Beijing transportation smart card with a balance of more than CNY 25.
 

How to Take Airport Express from Downtown to Capital Airport

1. Enter into Beixinqiao or Dongzhimen subway station at ground level and take the elevator downstairs to B1.
2. Purchase ticket and go through security check.
3. Take the elevator downstairs to B2 of Beixinqiao Station or B4 of Dongzhimen Station.
4. Wait and board the Airport Express Train.
 

How to Take Airport Express from Capital Airport to Downtown

1. Follow the signs to the Airport Express Train Station.
2. Purchase a ticket and enter into the waiting platform.
3. Take Airport Express to Sanyuanqiao, Dongzhimen, or Beixinqiao.
4. Get off the train and return the ticket.
5. Exit from the station or purchase another ticket to transfer to subway lines.

 Capital Airport Transfer Service: offering airport pick-up and see-off services with professional drivers.

Airport Transportation Sign
Airport Transportation Sign
Capital Airport Express Train
Interior of the Express Train
 

How to Get to Popular Sites by Airport Express

1. Tian'anmen Square & Forbidden City:
Plan A: Airport Express to Dongzhimen → Subway Line 2 to Jianguomen → Subway Line 1 to Tian'anmendong (Exit D)
Plan B: Airport Express to Beixinqiao → Subway Line 5 to Dongdan → Subway Line 1 to Tian'anmendong (Exit D)
2. Beijing Railway Station: Airport Express to Dongzhimen → Subway Line 2 to Beijing Railway Station
3. West Railway Station:
Plan A: Airport Express to Beixinqiao → Subway Line 5 to Ciqikou → Line 7 to West Railway Station
Plan B: Airport Express to Dongzhimen → Subway Line 2 to Xuanwumen → Line 4 to Caishikou → Line 7 to West Railway Station
4.  South Railway Station:
Plan A: Airport Express to Dongzhimen → Subway Line 2 to Xuanwumen → Line 4 to South Railway Station
Plan B: Airport Express to Beixinqiao → Subway Line 5 to Puhuangyu → Line 14 to South Railway Station
5.  North Railway Station: Airport Express to Dongzhimen → Subway Line 2 to Xizhimen (Exit A2) → Walk north around 350 meters.
 

- Last updated on Jan. 22, 2024 by Kate Liu -
Questions & Answers on Beijing Capital Airport Express Train
Asked by Phillip Cowman from NEW ZEALAND | Mar. 21, 2024 20:23Reply
We arrive at 5:30am and depart at 4:15pm. Is this enough time to visit Beijing city by train?
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Answered by Olivia | Mar. 24, 2024 20:12
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Yes, you have about half a day sightsee in the city, like Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City...
Asked by mary from MALAYSIA | Mar. 18, 2024 21:05Reply
How do i go from beijing airport to Gubei watertown
is there any direct bus or train?
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Answered by Randy | Mar. 19, 2024 03:00
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Take the airport express line to Dongzhimen, and take the Gubei Water town special bus line at Dongzhimen to the town.
Asked by Paul from GERMANY | Jan. 28, 2024 14:30Reply
I come to Beijing and have about 7 hours to my flight to Busan
I arrive Beijing at 6.15 a.m and fly at 14.15 to Busan.It is enough time to visit Tiananmen Squarre within 7 hours and come back to T3 for my flight?
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Answered by Hailey | Jan. 29, 2024 17:10
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I'm afraid the time is not enough and you may not allowed to get out of the airport to sight-see the city as the transit time is too short.
Answered by Micky | Feb. 06, 2024 04:57
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From 0:00 on December 1, 2023 to 24:00 on November 30, 2024 (Beijing time), visa requirements for ordinary passport holders of nationals from Spain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Malaysia entering China for business, tourism, family visits, and transit will be waived for a period not exceeding 15 days. Nationals of the aforementioned countries who travel for reasons other than one of the aforementioned countries or stay for more than 15 days will continue to need to apply for a Chinese visa before traveling to Spain, France, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands.
Answered by Hailey | Feb. 06, 2024 17:28
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Yes, it is true no visa is needed but still, the transfer time is too short to visit the city.
Answered by Paul | Feb. 10, 2024 12:51
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But it are almost 8 hours to my next flight and you say it is not enogh time.Why? what does take so long time that I canr reach center of the city?
Asked by Ivetq from CHINA | Jan. 19, 2020 18:24Reply
Validation of the ticket of Beijing Airport Express Train
Hello. Occasionally I bought 2 tickets to the airport and used only one. Does the second valid only for 1 day or can be used later? Thank you
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Answered by Pam from USA | Jan. 20, 2020 18:28
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You can use it later.
Asked by paul Jacob from INDIA | Jan. 14, 2020 03:40Reply
I am reaching Beijing west railway station and would like to take shuttle bus to internationairairt.
Where can I get the airport shuttle bus in west railway station
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Answered by Mason from CANADA | Jan. 15, 2020 18:31
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You can follow the signs and walk to the South Square of West Railway Station to take direct shuttle bus to the airport.
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