Beijing Railway Station Beijing West Railway Station
As the first express inter-city train leaving from the new Beijing South Railway Station to Tianjin, the 'number one railway station' in Asia was opened to operate since August 1, 2008, after two year's reconstruction. The South Railway Station is situated outside the Yongdingmen Gate, by far the largest railway station in China, perhaps the entire Asia. It is the starting point of the inter-city rail communication between Beijing and Tianjin, connecting the Beijing-Shanghai express railway in the west. There is a combination of all means of city transportation, including common, express and suburb railways, subway, public bus and taxi. 
Multiple Unit Train
This superior modern railway station has open waiting areas, adopts solar energy. Passengers can make a transfer easily to bus, taxi, and subway without coming out. Basement 1 of the station's waiting hall is for change vehicles, parking cars and for passengers to get out of the station. Basement 2 and 3 are respectively associated with Subway Line 4 and 14. There are public bus stations and taxi stops in the south and north squares in front of the railway station.
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To Tianjin
There are sixty pairs of trains at present. Most of them are CRH (China Railway High-speed) trains to Tianjin Tanggu, which means visitors can run to Tianjin in 30 minutes from the south station. Every a few minutes from 06:35 to 22:30, there is an inter-city high-speed train (train number started with letter C) departing from Beijing South Railway Station to Tianjin. The ticket prices are CNY58 and CNY69 respectively for hard and soft seats. Trains from Tianjin to Beijing start at 06:20 and end at 23:30. To Qingdao
All the bullet trains (train number started with letter D) to Qingdao depart from the south railway station. D51, D53, D55, D57, D59 and D61 runs once a day from 06:45 to 17:05, reaching the destination within 6 hours.
To Jinan
Except for D33 running from Beijing Railway Station, other D-series trains to Jinan all depart from the south railway station. They are D35, D37, D39 and D41.
To Shanghai
Only one train can be found from Beijing South to Shanghai. That is D31, which depart at 11:05 and reach in the destination less than 10 hours later.
Tips:
Tickets of trains in Beijing South Railway Station can be also bought in Beijing Railway Station and the West Railway Station. There are four ticket halls in waiting hall on the second floor. In the west part of Basement 1, there are another four ticket areas, reserving several ticket offices. The railway station is also equipped with 36 ticket checking and selling machines. Passengers will have their ticket checked first and then get to the waiting room for trains. Bus Routes: Linxian (Temporary Line) of the new South Railway Station, 72, 529, 652, T5, T8, 540
Notes: Signs on many buses showing their destinations the South Railways Station, but usually they mean the old one. Make sure to take the right one. The Temporary Line runs from the old station to the south square of the new one.
Subway: Line 4 (Basement 2), Line 14 (Basement 3)
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Travelers' Voices on Beijing South Railway Station
1.
Oct. 30,2009 18:34 Reply
Mr.Tan(USA) said:
from beijing south railway station to Beijing airport, how much the taxi cost? I was charged 135rmb(125rmb fare and 10rmb gate free)
is this right? it sounds too much. I worry the driver cheated me. Please help. Thank you Mr. Frank
Oct. 30,2009 20:05
Mr.Frank replied:
The driver should be honest that the suggested fare from Beijing South Railway Station to the Capital Airport is about 130RMB, including the toll fare.
2.
Oct. 20,2009 09:10 Reply
Mr.ray fawcett(england) said:
what is the taxi fare from beijing railway station to sunrise hostel on ciqiku hutong street thank you
Oct. 20,2009 22:16
Mr.Josh replied:
Within CNY20.00 one way.
3.
Oct. 19,2009 12:34 Reply
Mr.Lang(Canada) said:
I am travelling from Beijing south train station to the Emperor hotel, which is right next to the forbidden city. http://www.theemperorbeijing.cn/map.html
What is the easiest way? We will have luggage with us
Oct. 20,2009 01:01
Mr.Josh replied:
There is no subway station near to this hotel, so it is not convenient to take subway. Besides, buses are a little crowded. Considering this, the easiest way is to take taxi; the taxi fee is around CNY40.00 from Beijing South Railway Station to the hotel one way. Hope it helps.
4.
Oct. 17,2009 16:33 Reply
Mr.Frank(Canada) said:
I am wondering to know who can tell me which bus from Beijing Airport Terminal 3 to South Railway station of Beijing and then to Tianjin?
thanks
Frank
Oct. 19,2009 01:10
Mr.Qi replied:
There is no direct bus from Beijing Airport to the SOuth Railway Station. If you prefer to use airport bus, you can get to Xuanwumen first and then change to BUs 102 to Beijing South Railway Station. Or get to Fangzhuang and then shift to another city bus or taxi to the railway Station.
Subway in Beijing is a good choice. For the newly open Line 4 bring great convevience to passenger. You can use Airport express to Dongzhimen, change to Subway Line 2 and get off at Xuanwumen, then change to Line 4 to Beijing South Railway Station. Beijing Subway is cheap, only 2yuan without limitation on transfer times.
Oct. 19,2009 01:32
Mr.Josh replied:
Hi,Mr.Frank, you could take airport shuttle bus No. 2 to reach Xidan firstly, then take subway line 4 from Xidan Station to Beijing South Railway Station.
Otherwise, you may take the airport express directly to reach Dongzhimen Station, transfer to subway line 2, and then change to subway line 4 at Xuanwumen Station, get off at Beijing South railway station(Beijing Nan Zhan).
5.
Oct. 17,2009 23:11 Reply
Mrs.Erynn(Malaysia ) said:
i'm arriving at Tianjin Airport and staying at JinQiao international garden in Beijing. Travelling with 2 adults, 2 senior citizen and 1 toddler. What's the best and cheapest way to get to the hotel?
Oct. 19,2009 01:12
Mr.Josh replied:
The transportation from Tianjin Airport to Jinqiao International Garden Beijing (No. 55 Beili Guangqumen Nei Road, Chongwen District, Beijing)
Firstly, take two taxies from Tianjin Airport to Tianjin Railway Station (Within CNY30.00 per taxi one way), then take bullet train from Tianjin Railway Station to Beijing South Railway Station (CNY58.00 per hard seat ticket; CNY69.00 per soft seat ticket), third, take two taxies from Beijing South Railway Station to the hotel (CNY30.00 per taxi one way)
Hope it helps.
Oct. 19,2009 01:20
Mr.Colin replied:
Tianjin AIrport has direct buses to Beijing Bawangden Bus Station (about 2.5 hours). Then after, take a taxi to your hotel (about 5km).
6.
Oct. 18,2009 01:26 Reply
Mr.Wee(Malaysia) said:
How much does it cost (estimated):
1. to take a taxi from Tianjin airport to Tianjin railway station?
2. to take a taxi from Beijing south railway station to Shatan hotel?
3. Do I need to hire 2 taxis if I have a party of 4 people with luggage?
Thanks.
Oct. 19,2009 00:14
Mr.Kim replied:
1. Within CNY40.00 one way.
2. Around CNY50.00 on way.
3. Yes.
7.
Oct. 15,2009 13:38 Reply
Mr.saeed(kenya) said:
Hello,
Could anyone tell me which train station do I go to if i want to travel to Shenyang from beijing on a fast train? URGENT PLS.
Oct. 15,2009 20:42
Mr.Kim replied:
Beijing Train Station (just next to Jianguomen)
Oct. 16,2009 08:35
Mr.Saeed(Kenya) replied:
Thanks Kim i hope this applies to the bullet/Fast Train
8.
Oct. 12,2009 21:36 Reply
Mr.steve(australia) said:
Is it easy to get a taxi from the beijing international airport to South railway station? how long will it take?
Oct. 12,2009 22:36
Mr.Shan replied:
Yes, you could hire a taxi at the Airport. Usually, you have to wait there for 10~15 minutes at the peak time. The taxi will take you about one hour to arrive at the south railway station.
9.
Oct. 10,2009 12:03 Reply
Mr.Chang(Singapore) said:
Can I find out how long it will take to take a taxi to JW Marriott Hotel Beijing?
Oct. 10,2009 22:10
Mr.Frank replied:
The distance from Beijing South Railway Station to the hotel is about 17kms. It takes you about 25 minutes by taxi without stop.
10.
Sep. 29,2009 12:07 Reply
Mr.Jack(SG) said:
Hi, may i know how to travel from Beijing South Railway Station to Andingmen Subway Station at line 2? thanks
Oct. 7,2009 21:41
Mr.Shan replied:
At Beijing South Railway Station, you could catch the subway Line 4 and then please get off at Xuanwumen or Xizhimen, both of where you could transfer to Line 2 to reach Andingmen finally. Where, you could refer to the Beijing subway map at http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/beijing/subway-map.htm