What is the cheapest way to get from Xidan to Tiananmen Square?

The cheapest way to get from Xidan to Tiananmen Square is to line 1 subway which costs ¥2 - ¥3 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Xidan to Tiananmen Square?

The fastest way to get from Xidan to Tiananmen Square is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs ¥24 - ¥30.

Is there a direct bus between Xidan and Tiananmen Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Xidan Road East and arriving at Tian'anmen West Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.

Is there a direct train between Xidan and Tiananmen Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Xidan Station station and arriving at Tian'anmen East Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

How far is it from Xidan to Tiananmen Square?

The distance between Xidan and Tiananmen Square is 2 km.

How do I travel from Xidan to Tiananmen Square without a car?

The best way to get from Xidan to Tiananmen Square without a car is to bus via Tian'anmen West Station which takes 18 min and costs ¥14 - ¥18.

How long does it take to get from Xidan to Tiananmen Square?

The bus from Xidan Road East to Tian'anmen West Station takes 3 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Xidan to Tiananmen Square bus from?

Xidan to Tiananmen Square bus services, operated by Beijing Public Transport Corporation, depart from Xidan Road East station.

Where do I catch the Xidan to Tiananmen Square train from?

Xidan to Tiananmen Square train services, operated by Beijing Subway, depart from Xidan Station.

Where does the Xidan to Tiananmen Square bus arrive?

Xidan to Tiananmen Square bus services, operated by Beijing Public Transport Corporation, arrive at Tian'anmen West Station.

Where does the Xidan to Tiananmen Square train arrive?

Xidan to Tiananmen Square train services, operated by Beijing Subway, arrive at Tian'anmen East Station.

Where can I stay near Tiananmen Square?

There are 1218+ hotels available in Tiananmen Square.

Xidan to Tiananmen Square - 5 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Xidan to Tiananmen Square by bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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Bus via Tian'anmen West Station
best
1. Take the bus from Xidan Road East to Tian'anmen West Stationbus Line 1
18 min
¥14–18
Line 1 subway
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Xidan Station to Tian'anmen East Stationsubway 1
18 min
¥2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Xidan to Tiananmen Squaretaxi 4.2 km
3 min
¥24–30
Walk
1. Take the walk from Xidan to Tiananmen Squarewalk 2.4 km
29 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from Xidan Road East to Tian'anmen East Stationbus Line 1
23 min
¥14–18

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Distance: 2.4 km
Duration: 18 min

What companies run services between Xidan, Beijing Municipality, China and Tiananmen Square, China?

Beijing Public Transport Corporation operates a bus from Xidan Road East to Tian'anmen West Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥14–18 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, Beijing Subway operates a subway from Xidan Station to Tian'anmen East Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥2–3 and the journey takes 4 min.

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