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How to get fromShenzhen to Forbidden Cityby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Shenzhen to Forbidden City by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane plane SZX - PEK
    5h 51m
    ¥1,632–2,942

  2. Train via Shenzhen Luohu

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Shenzhen to Beijing Fengtaitrain train Shenzhen
    24h 16m
    ¥657–1,712

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Futian to Beijing West Stationtrain train Shenzhen Futian
    11h 13m
    ¥1,009–1,094

  4. Drive 2,147.1 km

    1. Drive from Shenzhen to Forbidden Citycar car 2,147.1 km
    21h 55m
    ¥1,826–2,637

  5. Fly Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Beijing Daxing International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)plane plane SZX - PKX
    2. Take the train from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Caoqiaotrain train
    6h 5m
    ¥1,937–3,352

  6. Fly Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Tianjin Binhai, train

    1. Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Tianjin Binhai (TSN)plane plane SZX - TSN
    2. Take the train from Tianjin Station to Beijing Southtrain train
    6h 32m
    ¥1,451–2,388

  7. Fly Hong Kong International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport

    1. Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane plane HKG - PEK
    7h 8m
    ¥963–1,478

  8. Fly Hong Kong International Airport to Beijing Daxing International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)plane plane HKG - PKX
    2. Take the train from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Caoqiaotrain train
    7h 17m
    ¥668–1,188

  9. Bus to Macau International Airport, fly to Beijing Capital International Airport

    1. Take the bus from China Hong Kong City to MGM Cotaibus bus
    2. Fly from Macau International Airport (MFM) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane plane MFM - PEK
    7h 58m
    ¥929–1,793

Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) flights

Calendar209Weekly Planes
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,997Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,023.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Shenzhen, China and Forbidden City, China?

Air China, Hainan, and Shenzhen Airlines fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) hourly. Alternatively, China Railways G-Class operates a train from Futian to Beijing West Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥950–1,050 and the journey takes 11h 4m.

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