How long does it take from Tiantongyuan North to Jianguomen by metro?

The journey from Tiantongyuan North to Jianguomen takes approximately 36 minutes by Beijing Subway, covering 14.63 km across 9 stops.

What is the metro fare from Tiantongyuan North to Jianguomen?

The token fare from Tiantongyuan North to Jianguomen is ¥5. With a smart card the fare is ¥5 (save ¥0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ¥5.

Which platform at Tiantongyuan North for Jianguomen?

At Tiantongyuan North, board from Platform 1 (elevated station). The train runs Towards Tiantongyuan North. Look for the electronic board showing "Tiantongyuan North".

What is the last train from Tiantongyuan North to Jianguomen?

The last train from Tiantongyuan North towards Tiantongyuan North departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Jianguomen back towards Tiantongyuan North departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Tiantongyuan North to Jianguomen?

There are 9 stops between Tiantongyuan North and Jianguomen on the Line 5. The stations are: Tiantongyuan North, Tiantongyuan, Lishuiqiao, Datunlu East, Huixinxijie Nankou, Yonghegong.

Tiantongyuan North To Jianguomen

ShortestShortest Route

Tiantongyuan North

Platform 1·elevated·Line 5Towards Tiantongyuan North

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Tiantongyuan

+3.85 min

3.85 min · 1.84 km

Lishuiqiao

+7.7 min

3.85 min · 1.84 km

Datunlu East

+11.55 min

3.85 min · 1.84 km

Huixinxijie Nankou

+15.4 min

3.85 min · 1.84 km

Yonghegong

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground9.2 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

interchange Yonghegong — 5 min

Platform 3 · Line 2 ·Platform 1 Towards Xizhimen

+5 min

Yonghegong

purple interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 2Towards Xizhimen

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Dongzhimen

yellow interchangeorange interchange

+2.95 min

2.95 min · 1.35 km

Dongsishitiao

+5.92 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Chaoyangmen

+8.89 min

2.97 min · 1.36 km

Jianguomen

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground5.43 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

9stops1changes

FromTo

Journey at a glance

36 min

Total time

stops

14.63 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Tiantongyuan North	05:00	23:00	Towards Tiantongyuan North
Jianguomen	05:00	23:00	Towards Tiantongyuan North

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

¥5

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

¥5

Save ¥0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

¥5

Save ¥0 per ride

Use your Beijing Subway smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

1.98 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.91 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~59 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥5

Bike

¥98

Auto

¥206

Cab

¥372

Estimates for 14.63 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

PingguoyuanSihui East

Line 5

XizhimenChegongzhuang

Line 5

Tiantongyuan NorthSongjiazhuang

Line 5

XizhimenDongzhimen

Line 5

Departure station

Tiantongyuan North

elevated

Tiantongyuan North, Beijing, Beijing

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Tiantongyuan North main road· Tiantongyuan♿

Tiantongyuan North bus stop· Tiantongyuan♿

Security check is required before entering Chinese metro stations; allow extra time.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Jianguomen

underground

Jianguomen, Beijing, Beijing

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Jianguomen main road· Ancient Observatory♿

Jianguomen bus stop· Ancient Observatory♿

Jianguomen exit· Ancient Observatory♿

Security check is required before entering Chinese metro stations; allow extra time.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMConvenience store