Beijing Railway Station (Subway Station) | 地铁北京站

Beijing Railway Station (Beijing Subway) is on Beijing Subway Line 2.

Location

• Area: Beijing Railway Station, Dongcheng district
  (东城区铁路北京站)
  Eastern central Beijing, by East 2nd Ring
• Streets: Jianguomen Inner and Outer Streets, East 2nd Ring Road

Schedules

• Hours of Train Service:
  ▶ Line 2 clockwise loop to Chongwenmen and Xuanwumen: 05:12–22:16
  ▶ Line 2 clockwise to Xizhimen: Last train at 23:05
  ▶ Line 2 counterclockwise loop to Jianguomen and Chaoyangmen: 05:15–22:36
  ▶ Line 2 counterclockwise to Jishuitan: Last train at 23:21
  ▶ Some Line 2 trains, in particular those late at night, will not run a full loop service, and will only go as far as Xizhimen or Jishuitan.
  ▶ Enter stations at least 10 minutes before the last train arrives, as ticket gates can close early.

• Line 2 Service Frequencies: Minimum (peak): one train every 2 minutes (approx 30 trains per hour)

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Ticketing

• Staffed Counters: Concourses or entrance halls before gates, or at separate ticket hall before entrance by main line railway station
• Ticket Machines: By entrances, or at separate ticket hall before entrance by main line railway station.
  ▶ To add value, please proceed to the staffed ticket counter at Exit A or the entrance from the main line railway station.

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Platforms

• Location of Line 2 Platforms: One central island platform on Underground Level 2
• Side Train Doors Open: Doors will open on the left

Transfers to national railways

• Ease Changing Lines: Use dedicated entrances / exits. The main line station is closest to Exit C.
• Subway ▶ Rail: Use Exit C and turn right for the main line station and ticket hall
• Rail ▶ Subway: Use the dedicated entrance at the main line station square. From the main line station, turn left at the station exit for access to the Beijing Subway.

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Barrier-Free Access

• Ticket Gates: Wide gates available
• Station Access: Wheelchair Lift by Exit A.

Exits

3 exits available: Exits A–C
▶ Split concourses in use. Choose exit before leaving platform.
▶ The one-way entrance from the main line station is Exit D, and is one-way only (entrance only, no exit)
▶ For access to the main line railway station, use Exit C.

Bearings are based on which direction an individual is facing at the point of exit on ground level.

• Exit A: Westbound on Beijing Railway Station West Street (north side)
• Exit B: Eastbound on Beijing Railway Station East Street (east side)
• Exit C: To Beijing Railway Station (main line national railways station)

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Landmarks Nearby

• Exit C: Beijing Railway Station

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Transfer Guide

• Transfer to national railways: Exit C for the entrance and ticket hall

Nearby Stations

Stations in the Immediate Vicinity
▶ Line 2: Xuanwumen – … – Chongwenmen – Beijing Railway Station – Jianguomen – … – Chaoyangmen

Furthest on Minimum Fare (RMB 3.—) (if remaining on this line)
▶ Line 2: As far clockwise as Changchunjie; or as far counterclockwise as Dongzhimen

Furthest within 10 minutes (train travel times only)
▶ Line 2: As far clockwise as Hepingmen; or as far counterclockwise as Dongzhimen