There are 6 ways to get from Beijing to Shaolin Monastery by train, taxi, car, or plane
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Beijing West Station to Zhengzhou WestBeijing
- Take the taxi from Zhengzhou West to Shaolin Monastery
3h 26m¥431–496Train
cheapest- Take the train from Beijing West Station to Zhengzhou East StationBeijing West-Nanchang West / ...
- Take the train from Zhengzhou East to Gongyi South StationHangzhou / ...
4h 24m¥292–571Drive 775.1 km
- Drive from Beijing to Shaolin Monastery775.1 km
8h 4m¥692–1,000Fly to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport, train, taxi
- Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO)PEK - CGO
- Take the train from Zhengzhou East to Gongyi South Station
- Take the taxi from Gongyi South to Shaolin Monastery
6h 22m¥1,327–2,041Train via Zhengzhou
- Take the train from Beijing West Station to ZhengzhouBeijing West
- Take the train from Zhengzhou East to Gongyi South StationHangzhou / ...
8h 46mFly to Changzhi Wangcun Airport, train
- Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Changzhi Wangcun Airport (CIH)PEK - CIH
- Take the train from Changzhi East to Zhengzhou
- Take the train from Zhengzhou East to Gongyi South Station
8h 17m¥1,527–2,667
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Beijing to Shaolin Monastery is to train which costs ¥290 - ¥600 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Beijing to Shaolin Monastery is to train and taxi which takes 3h 26m and costs ¥430 - ¥500.
The distance between Beijing and Shaolin Monastery is 775 km. The road distance is 775.1 km.
The best way to get from Beijing to Shaolin Monastery without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 26m and costs ¥430 - ¥500.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Beijing to Shaolin Monastery, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Beijing to Shaolin Monastery is 775 km. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Beijing to Shaolin Monastery.
There are six+ hotels available in Shaolin Monastery.
What companies run services between Beijing, China and Shaolin Monastery, Henan, China?
You can take a train from Beijing West Station to Shaolin Monastery via Zhengzhou East Station, Zhengzhou East, and Gongyi South in around 4h 24m.
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- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,230–1,290
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Changzhi Wangcun Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,400
Train from Beijing West Station to Zhengzhou West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥310–340
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥510–560
- Business Class Seat
- ¥750–1,100
Train from Zhengzhou East to Gongyi South Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥42–46
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥65–75
- Business Class Seat
- ¥95–140
Train from Beijing West Station to Zhengzhou East Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥290–320
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥290–320
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥480–530
- Business Class Seat
- ¥700–1,100
Train from Changzhi East to Zhengzhou
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥100–115
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥170–190
- Business Class Seat
- ¥240–350
Train from Beijing West Station to Zhengzhou East Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥210–480
- Schedules at
- highspeed.mtr.com.hk
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥210–290
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥340–480
Train from Beijing West Station to Zhengzhou
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