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

The cheapest way to get from Dawanglu Station to Forbidden City is to line 1 subway which costs ¥3 - ¥4 and takes 36 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Dawanglu Station to Forbidden City is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs ¥30 - ¥40.

Is there a direct train between Dawanglu Station and Forbidden City?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dawanglu Station station and arriving at Tian'anmen East Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Dawanglu Station to Forbidden City?

The distance between Dawanglu Station and Forbidden City is 10 km.

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

The best way to get from Dawanglu Station to Forbidden City without a car is to line 1 subway and bus which takes 30 min and costs ¥17 - ¥22.

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

It takes approximately 30 min to get from Dawanglu Station to Forbidden City, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Dawanglu Station to Forbidden City train arrive?

Dawanglu Station to Forbidden City train services, operated by Beijing Subway, arrive at Tian'anmen East Station.

Where can I stay near Forbidden City?

There are 1175+ hotels available in Forbidden City.

Dawanglu Station to Forbidden City - 4 ways to travel via line 1 subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Dawanglu Station to Forbidden City by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 1 subway, bus
best
1. Take the subway from Dawanglu Station to Tian'anmen West Stationsubway 1
2. Take the bus from Tiananmen West to West Gate of Forbidden Citybus Beijing Tourist Line 2 / ...
30 min
¥17–22
Line 1 subway
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Dawanglu Station to Tian'anmen East Stationsubway 1
36 min
¥3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dawanglu Station to Forbidden Citytaxi 7.6 km
7 min
¥30–40
Walk
1. Take the foot from Dawanglu Station to Forbidden Citywalk 8.1 km
1h 38m

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Distance: 9.5 km
Duration: 30 min

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

Beijing Subway operates a subway from Dawanglu Station to Tian'anmen East Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥3–4 and the journey takes 12 min.

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