There are 5 ways to get from Tianjin to Forbidden City by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, line 4 subway, line 1 subway
best- Take the train from Tianjin Station to Beijing Southtrain
- Take the subway from Beijing South station to Xidan Stationsubway 4
- Take the subway from Xidan Station to Tian'anmen East Stationsubway 1
1h 11m¥47–66Bus, line 10 bus
- Take the bus from Tianjin West station to Bcia T2bus
- Take the bus from Bcia T2 to Wangfujing Streetbus 10
4h 7m¥94–137Drive 118.4 km
- Drive from Tianjin to Forbidden Citycar 118.4 km
1h 27m¥100–145Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tianjin to Forbidden Citytaxi 118.4 km
1h 27m¥310–380Train
- Take the train from Tianjin Station to Beijingtrain Pyongyang
2h 22m¥870–1,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tianjin to Forbidden City is to train and line 4 subway and line 1 subway which costs ¥45 - ¥70 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Tianjin to Forbidden City is to train and line 4 subway and line 1 subway which takes 1h 11m and costs ¥45 - ¥70.
No, there is no direct bus from Tianjin station to Forbidden City. However, there are services departing from Tianjin West station and arriving at Wangfujing Street via Bcia T2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Tianjin station to Forbidden City station. However, there are services departing from Tianjin Station and arriving at Tian'anmen East Station via Beijing South station and Xidan Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
The distance between Tianjin and Forbidden City is 126 km. The road distance is 118.4 km.
The best way to get from Tianjin to Forbidden City without a car is to train and line 4 subway and line 1 subway which takes 1h 11m and costs ¥45 - ¥70.
It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Tianjin to Forbidden City, including transfers.
Tianjin to Forbidden City bus services, operated by Beijing Airport coaches, depart from Tianjin West station.
Tianjin to Forbidden City train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Tianjin Station.
The best way to get from Tianjin to Forbidden City is to bus and line 10 bus which takes 4h 7m and costs ¥90 - ¥140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥850 - ¥1000 and takes 2h 22m.
What companies run services between Tianjin, China and Forbidden City, China?
You can take a bus from Tianjin West station to Forbidden City via Bcia T2 and Wangfujing Street in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, China Railways operates a train from Tianjin Station to Beijing twice a week. Tickets cost ¥850–1,000 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- +86 010 96158
- Website
- bcia.com.cn
Bus from Tianjin West station to Bcia T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥65–100
- Schedules at
- en.bcia.com.cn
Bus from Bcia T2 to Wangfujing Street
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥25–40
- Schedules at
- en.bcia.com.cn
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Tianjin to Forbidden City bus services, operated by Beijing Airport coaches, arrive at Bcia T2 station.
Tianjin to Forbidden City train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Beijing South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tianjin to Forbidden City is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Tianjin to Forbidden City.
There are 1262+ hotels available in Forbidden City.