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

The cheapest way to get from Yongdingmenwai Station to Forbidden City is to line 8 subway which costs ¥3 - ¥4 and takes 33 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Yongdingmenwai Station to Forbidden City is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs ¥30 - ¥40.

Is there a direct bus between Yongdingmenwai Station and Forbidden City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Yongdingmen Gate Tower and arriving at West Gate of Forbidden City. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Yongdingmenwai Station station and arriving at Jinyuhutong. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Yongdingmenwai Station to Forbidden City?

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

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

The best way to get from Yongdingmenwai Station to Forbidden City without a car is to line 8 subway and bus which takes 30 min and costs ¥17 - ¥22.

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

It takes approximately 30 min to get from Yongdingmenwai Station to Forbidden City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yongdingmenwai Station to Forbidden City bus from?

Yongdingmenwai Station to Forbidden City bus services, operated by Beijing Public Transport Corporation, depart from Yongdingmen Gate Tower station.

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

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

Where does the Yongdingmenwai Station to Forbidden City bus arrive?

Yongdingmenwai Station to Forbidden City bus services, operated by Beijing Public Transport Corporation, arrive at West Gate of Forbidden City station.

Where does the Yongdingmenwai Station to Forbidden City train arrive?

Yongdingmenwai Station to Forbidden City train services, operated by Beijing Subway, arrive at Jinyuhutong station.

Where can I stay near Forbidden City?

There are 1169+ hotels available in Forbidden City.

Yongdingmenwai Station to Forbidden City - 5 ways to travel via line 8 subway

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

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Line 8 subway, bus
best
1. Take the subway from Yongdingmenwai Station to Jinyuhutongsubway 8
2. Take the bus from New Dong'an Market to East Gate of Forbidden Citybus Beijing Tourist Line 2
30 min
¥17–22
Line 8 subway
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Yongdingmenwai Station to Jinyuhutongsubway 8
33 min
¥3–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Yongdingmen Gate Tower to West Gate of Forbidden Citybus Beijing Sightseeing Bus Line 1
43 min
¥14–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Yongdingmenwai Station to Forbidden Citytaxi 6.3 km
6 min
¥30–40
Walk
1. Take the walk from Yongdingmenwai Station to Forbidden Citywalk 6.9 km
1h 23m

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Distance: 8.4 km
Duration: 30 min

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

Beijing Public Transport Corporation operates a bus from Yongdingmen Gate Tower to West Gate of Forbidden City every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥14–20 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, Beijing Subway operates a subway from Yongdingmenwai Station to Jinyuhutong every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥3–4 and the journey takes 12 min.

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