How to Get from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Beijing South Railway Station

Beijing South Railway Station is about 39 km southwest of Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Depending on traffic and mode, the journey takes from about 45 minutes by car/taxi to 60–110 minutes by airport bus or metro.

✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026 • 39.1 km road distance

Private Transfer (Door-to-Door)

Recommended

45 mins •On Request (24/7)

€55 - €75 (Per Vehicle)

Luggage: As Booked (Ski/Multiple Bags Possible)

How to take it step-by-step:

Meet your pre-booked driver in the arrivals hall after baggage claim at T2 or T3
Driver assists with luggage and confirms Beijing South Railway Station drop-off point
Drive via Airport Expressway and city ring roads, approximately 45 minutes
Arrive at the Beijing South Railway Station departure level or designated drop-off

Kiwitaxi

✓ Fixed Price • Meet & Greet at Exit

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Official Metered Taxi

Metered

45 mins •Available 24/7 at Taxi Queues

€13.50 - €20 + Tolls (Per Vehicle)

Luggage: 2 Pieces Free, More May Cost Extra

How to take it step-by-step:

Follow signs to the official taxi queue: T3 B1/1F below arrivals or T2 outside arrivals
Ignore drivers who approach you inside the terminal; join the marshalled queue
Tell the driver Beijing South Railway Station and insist the meter is used
Expressway tolls are added on top of the meter; pay by cash or Alipay/WeChat Pay at the station

Capital Airport Bus – Beijing South Railway Station Line

Direct Bus

60 mins •Until 02:00 from airport; see timetable

€2.70 - €4.70 / Person

Luggage: Luggage Under Coach

How to take it step-by-step:

Follow Airport Bus signs from arrivals to the bus stops outside T2 or T3
Buy a ticket at the airport bus counter or via the official mini-program (Alipay/WeChat)
Board the Beijing South Railway Station line and sit back; journey 60–110 minutes depending on traffic
Get off at the Beijing South Railway Station bus stop and walk into the station

Airport Express + Metro Line 5 & Line 14

No Traffic Delays

65 mins •Every 10 Mins (Airport Express)

From €3.80 / Person

Luggage: Carry-On/Light Luggage Only

How to take it step-by-step:

Follow Airport Express signs to the T2 or T3 station
Pay ¥25 flat via contactless Visa/Mastercard/JCB/Amex, Alipay/WeChat or ticket machine
Ride to Beixinqiao, exit the Airport Express and tap again for the regular subway
Take Line 5 to Puhuangyu, then transfer to Line 14 and get off at Beijing South Railway Station

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⚠️ Important Local Taxi & Arrival Tips

Ignore drivers who approach you inside the terminal; use only the official taxi queue at T2/T3 and insist the meter is used.
Expressway tolls are paid by the passenger on top of the meter; do not accept a fixed price from a PEK taxi driver.
Taxis do not generally accept foreign bank cards; have cash in CNY or set up Alipay/WeChat Pay with a linked card.
The Capital Airport Express has no free transfer to the regular Beijing subway; you must pay again when entering the subway after the Airport Express.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest way from PEK to Beijing South Railway Station?

The direct airport bus is cheapest at €2.70–€4.70 per person, taking 60–110 minutes. With light luggage, the Airport Express plus metro costs from about €3.80.

How do I get from PEK to Beijing South at night after 11 pm?

The Airport Express last trains leave around 22:50 (T3) and 23:10 (T2), with no overnight service. Use a taxi/DiDi or the airport bus to Beijing South, which runs until about 02:00 from the airport.

Can I pay contactless with a foreign bank card on the Beijing metro?

Yes. Beijing subway gates accept contactless Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex; you can also use Alipay/WeChat Pay or buy single tickets at machines.

How much is a taxi from PEK to Beijing South Railway Station?

Off-peak meter fare typically ranges from €13.50 to €20 plus expressway tolls, about 45–70 minutes. At rush hour allow 90 minutes or more.

Is there a direct train from PEK to Beijing South Railway Station?

No direct train exists. Take the Capital Airport Express to Beixinqiao, then Line 5 to Puhuangyu and Line 14 to Beijing South, paying separately for the Airport Express and regular subway.

Which option is best for a family with luggage?

A pre-booked private transfer is door-to-door, fixed-price and the easiest with luggage. A metered taxi is also direct, but luggage space and foreign card acceptance can be issues.

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