What is the cheapest way to get from Xizhimen Station to Forbidden City?

The cheapest way to get from Xizhimen Station to Forbidden City is to line 4 subway and line 1 subway which costs ¥3 - ¥5 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Xizhimen Station to Forbidden City?

The fastest way to get from Xizhimen Station to Forbidden City is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs ¥30 - ¥40.

Is there a direct train between Xizhimen Station and Forbidden City?

No, there is no direct train from Xizhimen Station station to Forbidden City station. However, there are services departing from Xizhimen Station and arriving at Tian'anmen West Station via Xidan Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from Xizhimen Station to Forbidden City?

The distance between Xizhimen Station and Forbidden City is 8 km.

How do I travel from Xizhimen Station to Forbidden City without a car?

The best way to get from Xizhimen Station to Forbidden City without a car is to line 4 subway and line 1 subway which takes 36 min and costs ¥3 - ¥5.

How long does it take to get from Xizhimen Station to Forbidden City?

It takes approximately 36 min to get from Xizhimen Station to Forbidden City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Xizhimen Station to Forbidden City train from?

Xizhimen Station to Forbidden City train services, operated by Beijing Subway, depart from Xizhimen Station.

Where does the Xizhimen Station to Forbidden City train arrive?

Xizhimen Station to Forbidden City train services, operated by Beijing Subway, arrive at Xidan Station.

Where can I stay near Forbidden City?

There are 1169+ hotels available in Forbidden City.

Xizhimen Station to Forbidden City - 5 ways to travel via line 4 subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Xizhimen Station to Forbidden City by subway, taxi, foot, or bus

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Line 4 subway, line 1 subway
best
1. Take the subway from Xizhimen Station to Xidan Stationsubway 4
2. Take the subway from Xidan Station to Tian'anmen West Stationsubway 1
36 min
¥4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Xizhimen Station to Forbidden Citytaxi 7.2 km
7 min
¥30–40
Walk
1. Take the walk from Xizhimen Station to Forbidden Citywalk 6.6 km
1h 19m
Line 2 subway, bus
1. Take the subway from Xizhimen Station to Qianmen Stationsubway 2
2. Take the bus from Qianmen to West Gate of Forbidden Citybus Beijing Tourist Line 2
39 min
¥17–22
Line 2 subway, bus via East Gate of Forbidden City
1. Take the subway from Xizhimen Station to Qianmen Stationsubway 2
2. Take the bus from Qianmen to East Gate of Forbidden Citybus Beijing Tourist Line 2
46 min
¥17–22

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Distance: 8.4 km
Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Xizhimen Station, China and Forbidden City, China?

You can take a subway from Xizhimen Station to Forbidden City via Xidan Station and Tian'anmen West Station in around 36 min.

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