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

The cheapest way to get from Forbidden City to Beijing South is to line 1 subway and line 4 subway which costs ¥3 - ¥4 and takes 35 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Forbidden City to Beijing South is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs ¥35 - ¥45.

Is there a direct bus between Forbidden City and Beijing South?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Beihai Park and arriving at Yongdingmen Gate Tower. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

Is there a direct train between Forbidden City and Beijing South?

No, there is no direct train from Forbidden City station to Beijing South station. However, there are services departing from Tian'anmen West Station and arriving at Beijing South station via Xidan Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35 min.

How far is it from Forbidden City to Beijing South?

The distance between Forbidden City and Beijing South is 9 km.

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

The best way to get from Forbidden City to Beijing South without a car is to bus and line 1 subway and line 4 subway which takes 29 min and costs ¥17 - ¥22.

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

It takes approximately 29 min to get from Forbidden City to Beijing South, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forbidden City to Beijing South bus from?

Forbidden City to Beijing South bus services, operated by Beijing Public Transport Corporation, depart from Beihai Park station.

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

Forbidden City to Beijing South train services, operated by Beijing Subway, depart from Tian'anmen West Station.

Where does the Forbidden City to Beijing South bus arrive?

Forbidden City to Beijing South bus services, operated by Beijing Public Transport Corporation, arrive at Yongdingmen Gate Tower station.

Where does the Forbidden City to Beijing South train arrive?

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

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Forbidden City to Beijing South - 6 ways to travel via bus, and line 1 subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Forbidden City to Beijing South by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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Bus, line 1 subway, line 4 subway
best
1. Take the bus from West Gate of Forbidden City to Tiananmen Westbus
2. Take the subway from Tian'anmen West Station to Xidan Stationsubway 1
3. Take the subway from Xidan Station to Beijing South stationsubway 4
29 min
¥17–21
Line 1 subway, line 4 subway
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Tian'anmen West Station to Xidan Stationsubway 1
2. Take the subway from Xidan Station to Beijing South stationsubway 4
35 min
¥3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Forbidden City to Beijing Southtaxi 8.3 km
10 min
¥35–45
Walk
1. Take the foot from Forbidden City to Beijing Southwalk 8 km
1h 36m
Line 1 subway, line 4 subway via Tian'anmen East Station
1. Take the subway from Tian'anmen East Station to Xidan Stationsubway 1
2. Take the subway from Xidan Station to Beijing South stationsubway 4
38 min
¥3–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Beihai Park to Yongdingmen Gate Towerbus Beijing Sightseeing Bus Line 1
1h 26m
¥14–20

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Distance: 9.4 km
Duration: 29 min

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

You can take a vehicle from Forbidden City to Beijing South station via Tian'anmen West Station and Xidan Station in around 35 min. Alternatively, Beijing Public Transport Corporation operates a bus from Beihai Park to Yongdingmen Gate Tower every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥14–20 and the journey takes 35 min.

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