Rome2Rio

How to get fromMoscow to Forbidden Cityby plane, train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Forbidden City

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Moscow to Forbidden City by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Sheremetyevo International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane plane SVO - PEK
    11h 34m
    ¥1,657–4,873

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Moscow Vostochny Station to Vladimirtrain train
    2. Take the train from Vladimir to Irkutsk Pastrain train
    3. Take the train from Irkutsk Pas to Ulaanbaatartrain train
    4. Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Erenhottrain train
    5. Take the bus from Erenhot to Beijing Xinfadi Bus Terminalbus bus
    5d 7h
    ¥1,501–3,552

  3. Drive  7,112.1 km

    1. Drive from Moscow to Forbidden Citycar car 7,112.1 km
    3d 11h
    ¥5,978–8,634

  4. Fly Sheremetyevo International Airport to Beijing Daxing International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)plane plane SVO - PKX
    2. Take the train from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Caoqiaotrain train
    12h 6m
    ¥1,762–4,883

  5. Fly Domodedovo International Airport to Beijing Daxing International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Domodedovo International Airport (DME) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)plane plane DME - PKX
    2. Take the train from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Caoqiaotrain train
    14h 15m
    ¥1,757–6,597

  6. Fly Moscow Vnukovo to Beijing Daxing International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)plane plane VKO - PKX
    2. Take the train from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Caoqiaotrain train
    14h 51m
    ¥1,742–6,068

  7. Fly Sheremetyevo International Airport to Tianjin Binhai, train

    1. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Tianjin Binhai (TSN)plane plane SVO - TSN
    2. Take the train from Tianjin Station to Beijing Southtrain train
    15h 35m
    ¥1,676–5,019

Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration9h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,621Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Moscow to Forbidden City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 5,853.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 34m

What companies run services between Moscow, Russia and Forbidden City, China?

Air China and Hainan fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) 4 times a day.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around China

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Flying into Beijing?

Read the travel guideFlying into Beijing?