Terminals 2 and 3 — check which one you land at
PEK uses Terminal 2 (Air China's SkyTeam partners and others) and Terminal 3 (Star Alliance, Oneworld and most international flights). Terminal 1 has been closed since 2020 — confirm whether you land at T2 or T3 with your airline, because the Airport Express, taxi ranks and bus stops differ by terminal.
The Airport Express has no Terminal 1 stop
The Capital Airport Express (首都机场线) serves 3号航站楼站 (Terminal 3) and 2号航站楼站 (Terminal 2) only, with no T1 station — take the free inter-terminal shuttle to T2 or T3 first if your gate is at T1. The fare is a flat ¥25 one-way; published first/last trains are T3 06:22–22:52, T2 06:36–23:10.
Plan before you land
Which way into Beijing from Capital (PEK)?
Pick by your terminal (T2 or T3), arrival time, luggage and destination.
Metro — Capital Airport Express (首都机场线)Beating traffic, a hotel near Line 2/10/13, a fixed cheap fare→Official taxiLate or night arrival, heavy luggage, family, a hotel off the subway→Ride-hailing (DiDi / Amap)Working data and a saved Chinese address; cost similar to a taxi→Airport busA direct budget ride to a railway station or district if the subway doesn't fit→
Metro — Capital Airport Express (首都机场线)
- Fare
- ¥25 (flat)
- First train
- T3 06:22 · T2 06:36
- Last train
- T3 22:52 · T2 23:10
- To city center
- 25–30 min to 东直门
- Distance
- ~25 km
- Rail stations
- 三元桥 · 东直门 · 北新桥
Where & how to board
- Follow signs to the Airport Express (首都机场线) at 3号航站楼站 (Terminal 3) or 2号航站楼站 (Terminal 2). There is no Terminal 1 station — take the free inter-terminal shuttle to T2 or T3 first if you arrive at T1.
- Ride toward the city. Transfer at 三元桥 (Sanyuanqiao) for Line 10, at 东直门 (Dongzhimen) for Line 2 or Line 13, or continue to 北新桥 for Line 5.
- From T3 the ride to 东直门 is about 25 minutes; from T2 about 30 minutes.
首都机场线 · Airport Express3号航站楼站 · Terminal 3 Station2号航站楼站 · Terminal 2 Station三元桥 · Sanyuanqiao (transfer Line 10)东直门 · Dongzhimen (transfer Line 2/13)
Fare & cautions
- The fare is a flat ¥25 one-way, regardless of which station you use.
- Scan an Alipay or WeChat transit QR code at the gate, or buy a single ticket at the machine. Published first/last trains: from T3 06:22–22:52, from T2 06:36–23:10 — check the platform display to confirm on the day.
- You'll still need to pay separately for any onward subway line after you transfer.
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请问首都机场线（Airport Express）站怎么走？Which way to the Airport Express (首都机场线)?
请问在东直门换乘2号线怎么走？How do I transfer at 东直门 to Line 2?
Fare, transfer stations and train times confirmed on the official schedule, verified Jul 2026.
Official taxi
- To city center
- ¥100–180
- Distance
- ~25 km
Where & how to board
- At T2, follow 出租车 / Taxi signs to the rank on Level 1 (gates 5–9). At T3, the rank is on level B1.
- Use only the staffed rank — decline anyone offering a ride inside the hall or at the curb.
- Show your hotel address in Chinese and confirm the meter is running before you move.
出租车 · Taxi打表 · meteredT2 一层5-9号门 · Gates 5–9, Level 1 (T2)T3 B1
Fare & cautions
- Metered: ¥13 flagfall for the first 3 km, then ¥2.3/km. A night surcharge of about 20% applies from 23:00 to 05:00.
- The airport is about 25 km from the city; travel guides report roughly ¥100–180 to downtown depending on your destination and traffic — watch the meter rather than expecting a fixed figure.
- Pay by meter; have Alipay / WeChat Pay ready plus a little cash as backup.
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请带我去这个地址，麻烦打表，谢谢。Please take me to this address and use the meter.
请问官方出租车排队在哪里？Where is the official taxi rank?
Meter rate per the published Beijing city tariff; downtown range per travel-guide reports, Jul 2026.
Ride-hailing (DiDi / Amap)
Where & how to board
- Set your destination in DiDi before you walk out — DiDi has an English app that works with a foreign card, so it’s the ride-hailing option most usable for visitors. Locals also use 高德地图 / Amap, but the domestic listing is Chinese-first; install the separate AMap Global edition for English.
- At T2, the ride-hailing pickup is in the southwest corner of car park P2; at T3, it's in Zone H on level B2 of car park P3 — the exact bay wasn't confirmed on an official page, so match the app's instructions.
- Match the car plate to the app before you get in.
网约车 · Ride-hailingT2 P2西南角 · P2 SW cornerT3 P3-B2-H区 · Zone H, P3 Level B2
Fare & cautions
- No fixed airport fare — the app quotes before you confirm.
- In-app payment; the quote, driver and plate appear after you land.
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我刚到达，请告诉我网约车上车点在哪里。I just arrived — where is the ride-hailing pickup point?
Pickup zones per traveler and transit reports, Jul 2026.
Airport bus
- Fare
- ¥20–30
Where & how to board
- Buy tickets at the counter — at T3 near gate 11 (Level 1), at T2 near gate 15 (Level 1) — and check the board for your line.
- Lines run to major railway stations and districts, including 北京西站 (Beijing West), 北京南站 (Beijing South) and 朝阳站 (Chaoyang).
机场巴士 · Airport Bus北京西站 · Beijing West Railway Station北京南站 · Beijing South Railway Station朝阳站 · Chaoyang Railway Station
Fare & cautions
- Fares run about ¥20–30 depending on the line; the stations above are reported at about ¥25 each.
- Exact schedules weren't confirmed on an official page — check the counter board on the day. Pay cash or mobile at the counter.
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请问去北京西站的机场巴士在哪里买票？Where do I buy a ticket for the airport bus to 北京西站?
Routes and fares per a Feb 2026 transit listing.
Navigate to your hotel
Open the airport in your map app, then set your hotel as the destination. Amap and Baidu are the reliable maps inside China; Google Maps is limited on the mainland.
Daxing is far south — the Airport Express transfers at 草桥, not Beijing Station
The Daxing Airport Express (大兴机场线) does not go to Beijing Railway Station — from 大兴机场站 (Daxing Airport Station) it runs about 19 minutes to 草桥 (Caoqiao), where you transfer to Line 10 or Line 19 to reach the city. Fares are distance-based: ¥10 within 20 km, ¥25 for 20–30 km, ¥35 beyond 30 km (¥50 business; 8折 with boarding pass: ¥8/¥20/¥28). Into the city toward 草桥, the first train is about 06:00 and the last about 23:00 (23:30 on Sundays).
Free airport bus for international arrivals — register by 31 October 2026
Through 31 October 2026, international/Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan arrivals ride six designated airport-bus lines free by registering their boarding pass at the 北京服务 (Beijing Service) counter. Independent travelers only; daily tickets are limited. Fangshan, Yizhuang and Tiantongyuan lines are not included.
Plan before you land
Which way into Beijing from Daxing (PKX)?
Daxing is about 46km south of the city — pick by your arrival time, luggage and destination.
Metro — Daxing Airport Express (大兴机场线)Reaching central/south Beijing fast, a fixed low fare→Official taxiLate or night arrival, heavy luggage, family, a hotel off the subway→Ride-hailing (DiDi / Amap)Working data and a saved Chinese address; cost similar to a taxi→Airport busA direct budget ride to central Beijing, or free if you qualify for the promo→
Metro — Daxing Airport Express (大兴机场线)
- First train
- ≈ 06:00 (into city, toward 草桥)
- Last train
- ≈ 23:00 (Sun ≈ 23:30)
- Fare
- ¥10–35 (¥50 business); 8折 w/ boarding pass: ¥8/¥20/¥28
- To city center
- 19 min to 草桥
- Rail stations
- 大兴机场站 · 草桥(换10/19)
Where & how to board
- Board the Daxing Airport Express (大兴机场线) at 大兴机场站 (Daxing Airport Station) inside the terminal.
- Ride to 草桥 (Caoqiao) — about 19 minutes — then transfer to Line 10 or Line 19 to reach the city. The line does not go to Beijing Railway Station.
大兴机场线 · Daxing Airport Express大兴机场站 · Daxing Airport Station草桥 · Caoqiao (transfer Line 10/19)
Fare & cautions
- Fares are distance-based: ¥10 within 20 km, ¥25 for 20–30 km, ¥35 beyond 30 km; a business-class carriage is ¥50. Boarding-pass holders get a 20% discount (8折): ¥8/¥20/¥28.
- Into the city, toward 草桥, the first train is about 06:00 and the last about 23:00 (23:30 on Sundays) — confirm on the platform display.
- An alternative is the 京雄城际 intercity high-speed train (a separate service, not the Airport Express) to 北京西站 (Beijing West), about ¥25 in second class (¥40 first class, ¥75 business) and 29 minutes.
- Scan an Alipay/WeChat transit QR code or buy a ticket at the machine; you pay separately for Line 10/19 after the transfer.
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请问大兴机场线怎么走？Which way to the Daxing Airport Express (大兴机场线)?
请问在草桥换乘10号线进城怎么走？How do I transfer at 草桥 to Line 10 to get into the city?
Fares and the 草桥 transfer are confirmed; train times per a Jul 2026 transit source.
Official taxi
- To city center
- ¥120–280
- Distance
- ~46 km
Where & how to board
- Follow 出租车 / Taxi signs to the staffed rank.
- Decline anyone offering a ride inside the hall or at the curb.
- Show your hotel address in Chinese and confirm the meter is running before you move.
出租车 · Taxi打表 · metered
Fare & cautions
- Metered at the standard Beijing city rate. Daxing is about 46 km from the city, so expect a longer, pricier ride than from Capital.
- Travel guides report roughly ¥120–280 to downtown depending heavily on your destination — watch the meter rather than expecting a fixed figure. Expressway tolls may be added.
- Pay by meter; have Alipay / WeChat Pay ready plus a little cash as backup.
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请带我去这个地址，麻烦打表，谢谢。Please take me to this address and use the meter.
请问官方出租车排队在哪里？Where is the official taxi rank?
¥120–280 range per travel-guide reports, Jul 2026.
Ride-hailing (DiDi / Amap)
Where & how to board
- Set your destination in DiDi before you walk out — DiDi has an English app that works with a foreign card, so it’s the ride-hailing option most usable for visitors. Locals also use 高德地图 / Amap, but the domestic listing is Chinese-first; install the separate AMap Global edition for English.
- Follow the 网约车 / E-Hailing signs to Gate 13 (13号门), then take it to level 1M of the P1 parking building (P1停车楼) — the airport signs its e-hailing pickup there. Wait at the numbered bay your app assigns.
- Match the car plate to the app before you get in.
网约车 · E-Hailing13号门 · Gate 13P1停车楼1M层 · P1 Parking, Level 1M
Fare & cautions
- No fixed airport fare — the app quotes before you confirm.
- In-app payment; the quote, driver and plate appear after you land.
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我刚到达，请告诉我网约车上车点在哪里。I just arrived — where is the ride-hailing pickup point?
Pickup route per the airport's on-site signage, photographed Jun 2025.
Airport bus
- Fare
- ¥35–40 (北京站)
Where & how to board
- Buy tickets at the counter inside gate 20 and check the board for your line.
- Lines run to central Beijing including 北京站 (Beijing Railway Station).
- If you arrived on an international/Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan flight, register your boarding pass at the 北京服务 (Beijing Service) counter first to ride six designated lines free (through 31 October 2026).
机场巴士 · Airport Bus北京站 · Beijing Railway Station20号门内售票 · Ticketing inside Gate 20北京服务 · Beijing Service counter (free-bus promo)
Fare & cautions
- The line to 北京站 (Beijing Railway Station) is about ¥35–40, departing roughly every 30 minutes.
- Exact schedules for other lines weren't confirmed on an official page — check the counter board on the day. Pay cash or mobile at the counter.
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请问去北京站的机场巴士在哪里买票？Where do I buy a ticket for the airport bus to 北京站?
Fare and frequency per a Jul 2026 transit listing; free-bus promo per an official Jun 2026 Beijing government notice.
Navigate to your hotel
Open the airport in your map app, then set your hotel as the destination. Amap and Baidu are the reliable maps inside China; Google Maps is limited on the mainland.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How we verify airport routes
- We prefer airport, metro, rail, and government operator pages for route, ticketing, terminal, and schedule claims.
- If an exact fare, pickup bay, or last-train time is not confirmed on an operator page, we tell travelers to check it instead of publishing a number.
- Last-updated dates mark when source links and page claims were reviewed.
Airport and transport sources
- Beijing Capital Airport Express— Beijing Subway· Reviewed 2026-05-18
- About Subway Fares— Beijing Municipal People's Government (english.beijing.gov.cn)· Reviewed 2026-07-10
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