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How to Get from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Badaling Great Wall

Badaling Great Wall lies about 75 km northwest of Beijing Capital International Airport, a drive of roughly 75 minutes in light traffic. Depending on whether you take a private transfer, taxi or the airport bus plus high-speed train, total journey times range from about 75 minutes to 2.5 hours.

✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026 • 74.6 km road distance

Private Airport Transfer to Badaling

Door-to-Door
75 mins •On Request (24/7)
€65 - €90 (Per Vehicle)
Luggage: Luggage Included
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Meet your driver in the arrivals hall after you exit baggage claim, following signs to the designated meeting point.
  2. Confirm your booking details and vehicle plate in the app or by SMS.
  3. Ride directly to Badaling Great Wall; the driver uses the G6 Jingzang Expressway when traffic is light.
  4. Ask the driver to stop at the Badaling ticket office or cable car station entrance.
  5. Walk to the main ticket gate.
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Official Airport Taxi

Metered
75 mins •Available 24/7
€25 - €35 (Per Vehicle) + tolls
Luggage: Luggage Included (Boot Space)
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Follow the official taxi queue signs to the marshalled rank outside T2 arrivals or on B1/1F below T3 arrivals.
  2. Ignore anyone who approaches you inside the terminal and insist on the meter (打表).
  3. Give the driver Badaling Great Wall (八达岭长城) or show the Chinese name.
  4. The meter starts at ¥13 and the trip is about 75 minutes without heavy traffic; the meter applies any long-distance surcharge automatically.
  5. Pay in cash or by Alipay/WeChat Pay; foreign bank cards are generally not accepted.

Airport Bus + High-Speed Train to Badaling

Cheapest
150 mins •See Timetable (Bus + Train)
€3 - €5 (Airport Bus) + Train Ticket
Luggage: Luggage Space on Bus/Train
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. From arrivals at T2 or T3, go to the official airport bus stop and buy a ticket for the Qinghe/Olympic area line (about ¥20–35) at the counter or via the official airport bus mini-program.
  2. Board the bus and ride to Qinghe; journey time depends on traffic, about 60–90 minutes.
  3. At Qinghe, enter the railway station and buy a Beijing–Zhangjiakou high-speed train ticket to Badaling Great Wall on 12306.cn or at the station counter.
  4. Take the next train to Badaling Great Wall station.
  5. Exit Badaling Great Wall station and follow signs to the ticket office, about a 10-minute walk.

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⚠️ Important Local Taxi & Arrival Tips

  • Only use the official taxi queue; touts inside the terminal may overcharge or use fake meters.
  • Insist on the meter and do not accept fixed prices for the Badaling trip; tolls are paid separately and should be shown on the receipt.
  • Foreign bank cards are generally not accepted in taxis; have cash or link a card to Alipay/WeChat Pay.
  • For the train, buy tickets only from official 12306.cn or station counters; ignore touts selling tours that include no ticket or skip the line.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest way from Beijing Capital Airport to Badaling Great Wall?

The cheapest public-transport option is the official airport bus to Qinghe/Olympic area (about ¥20–35, roughly €3–5) and then a high-speed train from Qinghe to Badaling Great Wall. The train ticket must be bought separately via 12306.cn or at the station; total journey is about 2.5 hours.

Is there a direct bus or train from PEK to Badaling?

No, there is no direct bus or train from Beijing Capital Airport to Badaling Great Wall. You must change in the city, usually at Qinghe or Beijing North railway station, or take a taxi/private transfer all the way.

How much is a taxi from Beijing Capital Airport to Badaling Great Wall?

A metered taxi costs roughly €25–€35 based on the 74.6 km distance, plus expressway tolls and any automatic long-distance surcharge. The ride takes about 75 minutes without heavy traffic.

Can I pay by foreign credit card in taxis and for the airport bus?

Foreign bank cards are generally not accepted in Beijing taxis; you need cash or Alipay/WeChat Pay. The airport bus ticket counters accept cash and mobile payment, and you can link a foreign card to Alipay/WeChat Pay.

What is the fastest way to get to Badaling Great Wall?

A pre-booked private transfer is fastest door-to-door, around 75 minutes, with no need to change trains or wait in taxi queues. A taxi is similar but you may wait at the official rank.

Is it easy to get to Badaling Great Wall if I arrive at PEK late at night?

The Beijing–Zhangjiakou high-speed trains from Qinghe/Beijing North stop running in the evening, and the airport bus to Qinghe may not run all night, only the Beijing West line is 24-hour. After about 23:00, a taxi or pre-booked private transfer is the most reliable option.

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