There are 5 ways to get from Beijing to Shanhaiguan by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Beijing South to Shanhaiguantrain Beijing South
2h 11m¥130–1,100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Beijing Station to Shanhaiguanbus
5h 30m¥80–100Drive 305 km
- Drive from Beijing to Shanhaiguancar 305 km
3h 8m¥254–367Taxi
- Take the taxi from Beijing to Shanhaiguantaxi 305 km
3h 8m¥750–950Train via Qinhuangdao
- Take the train from Beijing to Qinhuangdaotrain Beijing
3h 5m¥109–281
Beijing to Shanhaiguan by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Beijing to Shanhaiguan is to bus which costs ¥80 - ¥100 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Beijing to Shanhaiguan is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs ¥130 - ¥1100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Beijing Station station and arriving at Shanhaiguan. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Beijing South and arriving at Shanhaiguan. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Beijing and Shanhaiguan is 389 km. The road distance is 305 km.
The best way to get from Beijing to Shanhaiguan without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs ¥130 - ¥1100.
The train from Beijing South to Shanhaiguan takes 2h 11m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Beijing to Shanhaiguan bus services, operated by Dalian Bus, depart from Beijing Station.
Beijing to Shanhaiguan train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Beijing South station.
The best way to get from Beijing to Shanhaiguan is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs ¥130 - ¥1100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥80 - ¥100 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Beijing, China and Shanhaiguan, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Beijing South to Shanhaiguan once daily. Tickets cost ¥170–190 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Dalian Bus operates a bus from Beijing Station to Shanhaiguan once daily. Tickets cost ¥80–100 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
Train from Beijing South to Shanhaiguan
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥170–190
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥280–310
- Business Class Seat
- ¥410–600
Train from Beijing South to Shanhaiguan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥130–290
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥130–190
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥200–290
Train from Beijing to Qinhuangdao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥100–230
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥100–150
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥160–230
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Beijing South to Shanhaiguan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,100
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Beijing to Qinhuangdao
- Adult - second class
- ¥95–140
- Website
- dalianbus.com
Bus from Beijing Station to Shanhaiguan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥80–100
- Schedules at
- dalianbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Estimated price
- ¥750–950
Beijing Beiqi Taxi
- Phone
- +86 010-87665998
- Website
- beiqitaxi.com.cn
Beijing Sanyuan Taxi
- Phone
- +86 010-56306666
Beijing Shouqi Taxi
- Phone
- +86 400-926-3131
- Website
- izuche.com
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Booking & Getting There
Beijing to Shanhaiguan bus services, operated by Dalian Bus, arrive at Shanhaiguan station.
Beijing to Shanhaiguan train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shanhaiguan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Beijing to Shanhaiguan is 305 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Beijing to Shanhaiguan.
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