There are 4 ways to get from Shijiazhuang to Forbidden City by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Shijiazhuang to Beijing West Stationtrain Xi'an North / ...
1h 47m¥55–236Drive 291.1 km
- Drive from Shijiazhuang to Forbidden Citycar 291.1 km
3h 8m¥248–358Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shijiazhuang to Forbidden Citytaxi 291.1 km
3h 8m¥750–900Train via Shijiazhuang North
- Take the train from Shijiazhuang North to Beijing West Stationtrain Lhasa / ...
3h 31m¥70–159
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shijiazhuang to Forbidden City is to train via Shijiazhuang North which costs ¥65 - ¥160 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Shijiazhuang to Forbidden City is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs ¥50 - ¥240.
No, there is no direct train from Shijiazhuang to Forbidden City. However, there are services departing from Shijiazhuang and arriving at Zhushikou via Beijing West station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
The distance between Shijiazhuang and Forbidden City is 293 km. The road distance is 291.1 km.
The best way to get from Shijiazhuang to Forbidden City without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs ¥50 - ¥240.
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Shijiazhuang to Forbidden City, including transfers.
Shijiazhuang to Forbidden City train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shijiazhuang station.
Shijiazhuang to Forbidden City train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Beijing West Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shijiazhuang to Forbidden City is 291 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Shijiazhuang to Forbidden City.
There are 1176+ hotels available in Forbidden City.
What companies run services between Shijiazhuang, China and Forbidden City, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Shijiazhuang to Beijing West Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥125–140 and the journey takes 1h. Three other operators also service this route.
Train from Shijiazhuang to Beijing West Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥125–140
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥200–230
- Business Class Seat
- ¥290–420
Train from Shijiazhuang to Beijing West Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥55–85
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥85–110
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥160–230
Train from Shijiazhuang North to Beijing West Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥55–85
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥80–110
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥160–230
Train from Shijiazhuang to Beijing West Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥100–220
- Schedules at
- highspeed.mtr.com.hk
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥100–150
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥150–220
Train from Shijiazhuang to Beijing West Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥35–50
- Hard sleeper
- ¥75–110
- Soft sleeper
- ¥120–160
Train from Shijiazhuang North to Beijing West Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥50–140
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥50–75
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥110–140
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥180–230
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