There are 4 ways to get from Forbidden City to Mutianyu by bus, subway, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dongzhimen Bus Station to Huairou Beidajiebus 916 Express
- Take the bus from Huairou Beidajie to Mutianyu Roundabeltbus H23
3h 7m¥30–40Line 1 subway, train
- Take the subway from Tian'anmen East Station to Baliqiao Stationsubway 1
- Take the train from Tongzhou west to Yanqi Laketrain Tongzhou West
3h 43m¥78–96Drive 70.6 km
- Drive from Forbidden City to Mutianyucar 70.6 km
56 min¥61–88Taxi
- Take the taxi from Forbidden City to Mutianyutaxi 70.6 km
56 min¥190–230
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Forbidden City to Mutianyu is to bus which costs ¥29 - ¥40 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Forbidden City to Mutianyu is to drive which takes 56 min and costs ¥60 - ¥90.
No, there is no direct bus from Forbidden City station to Mutianyu. However, there are services departing from Dongzhimen Bus Station and arriving at Mutianyu Roundabelt via Huairou Beidajie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Forbidden City station to Mutianyu. However, there are services departing from Tian'anmen East Station and arriving at Yanqi Lake via Tongzhou west. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Forbidden City and Mutianyu is 100 km. The road distance is 70.6 km.
The best way to get from Forbidden City to Mutianyu without a car is to bus which takes 3h 7m and costs ¥29 - ¥40.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Forbidden City to Mutianyu, including transfers.
Forbidden City to Mutianyu bus services, operated by Beijing Public Transport Corporation, depart from Dongzhimen Bus Station.
Forbidden City to Mutianyu train services, operated by Beijing Subway, depart from Tian'anmen East Station.
Forbidden City to Mutianyu bus services, operated by Beijing Public Transport Corporation, arrive at Huairou Beidajie station.
What companies run services between Forbidden City, China and Mutianyu, China?
You can take a vehicle from Forbidden City to Mutianyu Roundabelt via Tian'anmen East Station, Jianguomen Station, Dongzhimen, Dongzhimen Bus Station, and Huairou Beidajie in around 3h 7m.
- Phone
- 86-010-96165
- Website
- bjsubway.com
Subway from Tian'anmen East Station to Baliqiao Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4–6
- Schedules at
- map.bjsubway.com
- Phone
- +86 010-12306
- Website
- 12306.cn
Train from Tongzhou west to Yanqi Lake
- Phone
- +86 10-96166
- Website
- bjbus.com
Bus from Dongzhimen Bus Station to Huairou Beidajie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥12–18
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Huairou Beidajie to Mutianyu Roundabelt
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥14–18
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- ¥190–230
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
Forbidden City to Mutianyu train services, operated by Beijing Subway, arrive at Baliqiao Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forbidden City to Mutianyu is 71 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Forbidden City to Mutianyu.
There are 51+ hotels available in Mutianyu.