What is the cheapest way to get from Beijing North Station to Forbidden City?

The cheapest way to get from Beijing North Station to Forbidden City is to line 4 subway which costs ¥3 - ¥5 and takes 46 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Beijing North Station to Forbidden City?

The fastest way to get from Beijing North Station to Forbidden City is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs ¥30 - ¥45.

Is there a direct train between Beijing North Station and Forbidden City?

No, there is no direct train from Beijing North Station station to Forbidden City station. However, there are services departing from Xizhimen Station and arriving at Tian'anmen West Station via Xidan Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.

How far is it from Beijing North Station to Forbidden City?

The distance between Beijing North Station and Forbidden City is 9 km.

How do I travel from Beijing North Station to Forbidden City without a car?

The best way to get from Beijing North Station to Forbidden City without a car is to line 4 subway which takes 46 min and costs ¥3 - ¥5.

How long does it take to get from Beijing North Station to Forbidden City?

It takes approximately 46 min to get from Beijing North Station to Forbidden City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Beijing North Station to Forbidden City train from?

Beijing North Station to Forbidden City train services, operated by Beijing Subway, depart from Xizhimen Station.

Where does the Beijing North Station to Forbidden City train arrive?

Beijing North Station to Forbidden City train services, operated by Beijing Subway, arrive at Xidan Station.

Where can I stay near Forbidden City?

There are 1175+ hotels available in Forbidden City.

Beijing North Station to Forbidden City - 5 ways to travel via line 4 subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Beijing North Station to Forbidden City by subway, taxi, foot, or bus

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Line 4 subway
best
1. Take the subway from Xizhimen Station to Xidan Stationsubway 4
46 min
¥4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Beijing North Station to Forbidden Citytaxi 7.9 km
8 min
¥30–45
Walk
1. Take the foot from Beijing North Station to Forbidden Citywalk 6.9 km
1h 22m
Line 2 subway, bus
1. Take the subway from Xizhimen Station to Qianmen Stationsubway 2
2. Take the bus from Qianmen to West Gate of Forbidden Citybus Beijing Tourist Line 2
49 min
¥17–22
Line 2 subway, bus via East Gate of Forbidden City
1. Take the subway from Xizhimen Station to Qianmen Stationsubway 2
2. Take the bus from Qianmen to East Gate of Forbidden Citybus Beijing Tourist Line 2
55 min
¥17–22

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Distance: 9.2 km
Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Beijing North Station, China and Forbidden City, China?

Beijing Subway operates a subway from Xizhimen Station to Xidan Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥2–4 and the journey takes 9 min.

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