China travel has never been more popular. As a company that started in China, YPT naturally offers a range of carefully designed and unique China travel itineraries. However, due to the country’s internet restrictions, many Chinese apps have developed their own digital ecosystems. Take maps for example: foreign ones like Google Maps often show inaccurate or missing information in many parts of China. One of the most common issues is the incorrect location of train stations. To help with this, we’ve created this handy guide blog covering all the major train stations of Beijing, so you can make your journey through China smoother and easier.
Beijing, as China’s capital and a major transportation hub, boasts several key train stations, each serving distinct regions across the country. For international travelers, understanding which station to use can save time and avoid confusion.
Table of Contents
1. Train Stations of Beijing: Beijing Railway Station (北京站)
- Address: No. 13, Maojiawan Hutong, Dongcheng District (东城区毛家湾胡同甲13号)
- Subway Access: Yes, Line 2 (Beijing Railway Station Stop, 北京站站)
- Train Types: Both high-speed rail (G-series) and conventional trains (Z/T/K-series)
- Main Destinations:
- North China: Harbin, Changchun, Shenyang, Dalian，Dandong etc，but the trains are not High Speed Railway.
- East China: Shanghai, Nanjing, Hangzhou (via some high-speed and conventional lines)
- Central China: Wuhan, Zhengzhou etc.
- Note: One of Beijing’s oldest and most central stations, it’s convenient for travelers staying in downtown areas like Wangfujing or Tiananmen Square. Also, if you sign up for one of our DPRK trips that starts in Beijing via train, this will be the starting place.
2. Train Stations of Beijing: Beijing West Railway Station (北京西站)
- Address: No. 19, Lianhuachi East Road, Fengtai District (丰台区莲花池东路 19 号)
- Subway Access: Yes, Line 7 and Line 9 (Beijing West Railway Station Stop, 北京西站站)
- Train Types: Primarily conventional trains (Z/T/K-series), with some high-speed rail (G-series)
- Main Destinations:
- South China: Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Nanning, Kunming
- Central China: Wuhan, Changsha, Zhengzhou
- Southwest China: Chongqing, Chengdu
- Note: Beijing’s busiest station for long-distance conventional trains, ideal for trips to southern and southwest China.
3. Train Stations of Beijing: Beijing South Railway Station (北京南站)
- Address: No. 12, Yongdingmen East Street, Fengtai District (丰台区永定门东街 12 号)
- Subway Access: Yes, Line 4 and Line 14 (Beijing South Railway Station Stop, 北京南站站)
- Train Types: Almost exclusively high-speed rail (G-series) and bullet trains (D-series)
- Main Destinations:
- North China: Tianjin (via the Beijing-Tianjin Intercity Railway, the fastest route to Tianjin)
- East China: Jinan, Qingdao, Nanjing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Xiamen, Fuzhou
- Note: Beijing’s premier high-speed rail hub for eastern China. The journey to Shanghai takes just 4.5-5 hours by G-series train.
4. Train Stations of Beijing: Beijing North Railway Station (北京北站)
- Address: No. 1, North Binhe Road, Xizhimen North Street, Xicheng District (西城区西直门北大街北滨河路1号)
- Subway Access: Yes, Line 2, Line 4 and Line 13 (Xizhimen Station, 西直门站, a 5-minute walk to the station)
- Train Types: High-speed rail (G-series) and intercity trains (S-series)
- Main Destinations:
- North China: Zhangjiakou, Yanqing (home to the Badaling Great Wall and Yanqing Winter Olympic Park)
- Northwest China: Hohhot (Inner Mongolia), Datong (Shanxi Province)
- Note: A key hub for trips to northern Hebei Province and Inner Mongolia, especially popular for day trips to Zhangjiakou.
5. Train Stations of Beijing: Beijing Fengtai Railway Station (北京丰台站)
- Address: No. 4, Zhengyang Road, Fengtai District (丰台区正阳大街4号)
- Subway Access: Yes, Line 10 and Line 16 (Beijing Fengtai Railway Station Stop, 北京丰台站站)
- Train Types: High-speed rail (G-series) and conventional trains (Z/T/K-series)
- Main Destinations:
- North China: Shenyang, Harbin (Northeast China)
- Central China: Shijiazhuang (Hebei Province), Zhengzhou (Henan Province)
- South China: Guangzhou, Shenzhen (via Beijing-Guangzhou High-Speed Railway)
- East China: Shanghai, Nanjing (via Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway)
- Note: A modern, large-scale station that shares some long-distance routes with Beijing West and Beijing Stations, offering more travel options.
6. Train Stations of Beijing: Beijing Chaoyang Railway Station (北京朝阳站)
- Address: Yaojiayuan North Road, Chaoyang District (朝阳区姚家园北路)
- Subway Access: Yes, Line 3 (Beijing Chaoyang Railway Station Stop, 朝阳站站)
- Train Types: Primarily high-speed rail (G-series)
- Main Destinations:
- Northeast China: Harbin, Changchun, Shenyang, Dalian, Dandong, Yanji etc.
- North China: Chengde (Hebei Province, known for Chengde Mountain Resort)
- Note: The main high-speed rail hub for Northeast China. The journey to Shenyang takes just 2.5 hours, and to Harbin about 5 hours. For those who sign up for our DPRK Borderlands Tour and North Korea Rason Tours, this is the best place to start.
Useful Tips for Travelers
- Check Your Ticket Carefully: Train tickets in China clearly state the departure station (e.g., “Beijing South” instead of just “Beijing”). Double-check to avoid going to the wrong station.
- Arrive Early: For high-speed trains, arrive at least 30 minutes before departure; for conventional trains, arrive 1 hour early, especially during peak travel seasons (e.g., Chinese New Year).
- Subway is the Best Option: Beijing’s subway is the fastest and most reliable way to reach train stations, as traffic can be heavy.
Train Stations of Beijing: Conclusion
Trains, especially high-speed railways, have developed rapidly in China in recent years, making travel by rail fast and convenient. A perfect journey starts with finding the right station, and YPT looks forward to exploring off-the-beaten-path China together with travellers.
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