There are 5 ways to get from Tianqiao Station to Forbidden City by bus, subway, taxi, or foot
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Bus via West Gate of Forbidden City
best- Take the bus from Xiannongtan to West Gate of Forbidden CityBeijing Sightseeing Bus Line 1
31 min¥20Line 8 subway
cheapest- Take the subway from Tianqiao to Jinyuhutong8
37 min¥2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tianqiao Station to Forbidden City5.4 km
5 min¥30–40Walk
- Take the foot from Tianqiao Station to Forbidden City5.6 km
1h 7mBus
- Take the bus from Xiannongtan to Beihai ParkBeijing Sightseeing Bus Line 1
42 min¥20
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tianqiao Station to Forbidden City is to line 8 subway which costs ¥2 - ¥4 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Tianqiao Station to Forbidden City is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs ¥30 - ¥40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Xiannongtan and arriving at West Gate of Forbidden City. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tianqiao and arriving at Jinyuhutong. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.
The distance between Tianqiao Station and Forbidden City is 6 km.
The best way to get from Tianqiao Station to Forbidden City without a car is to bus via West Gate of Forbidden City which takes 31 min and costs ¥20.
The bus from Xiannongtan to West Gate of Forbidden City takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Tianqiao Station to Forbidden City bus services, operated by Beijing Public Transport Corporation, depart from Xiannongtan station.
Tianqiao Station to Forbidden City train services, operated by Beijing Subway, depart from Tianqiao station.
Tianqiao Station to Forbidden City bus services, operated by Beijing Public Transport Corporation, arrive at West Gate of Forbidden City station.
What companies run services between Tianqiao Station, China and Forbidden City, China?
Beijing Public Transport Corporation operates a bus from Xiannongtan to West Gate of Forbidden City every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥20 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, Beijing Subway operates a subway from Tianqiao to Jinyuhutong every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥2–4 and the journey takes 8 min.
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- Phone
- 86-010-96165
- Website
- bjsubway.com
Subway from Tianqiao to Jinyuhutong
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2–4
- Schedules at
- map.bjsubway.com
- Phone
- +86 10-96166
- Website
- bjbus.com
Bus from Xiannongtan to West Gate of Forbidden City
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥20
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Xiannongtan to Beihai Park
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥20
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
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Tianqiao Station to Forbidden City train services, operated by Beijing Subway, arrive at Jinyuhutong station.
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