Beijing South Railway Station Guide: Maps, Layout, Transport, Tickets

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This guide explains Beijing South Railway Station, with maps, station layout, and transport options. Learn how to get to the station efficiently, explore dining options, and find nearby hotels for a comfortable stay. It also covers ticket bookings and popular train routes, making it easy to plan your trip.

To help you explore further, we've provided transport routes to Beijing's main attractions and compared them with other major train stations in Beijing. With our complete guide, you'll be able to easily navigate Beijing's busiest high-speed rail hub.

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Beijing South Railway Station Basic Info

Basic Info

English Name

Beijing South Railway Station

Chinese Name

北京南站 (Běijīng Nán Zhàn)

Opened

August 1, 2008

Address

12 Yongwai Avenue, Fengtai District, Beijing, China

Station Type

High-speed railway station

Major Lines

Beijing-Shanghai HSR

Beijing-Tianjin Intercity

Beijing-Shanghai Railway

Operated by

China Railway Beijing Group

Area

322,000 m²

Platforms

13 platforms, 24 tracks

Annual Passengers

~150 million

Beijing South Railway Station Location & Map

Beijing South Railway Station is located at No.2 Chezhan Road, Yongwai Street, Fengtai District, Beijing, China, approximately 7.5 kilometres (about 4.7 miles) south of the city centre.

The station is accessible via public transport, including Metro Line 4 and Line 14. Bus routes 20, 84, 102, 106, 133, 458, 485, and 特12 are within a 5-minute walk. Additionally, buses 72, 529, 652, 665, and 特17 are about an 8-minute walk away.

Beijing South Railway Station Layout Map

Beijing South Railway Station Layout Map

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Beijing South Station has 5 main levels, including 2 above ground and 3 below ground, with the following layout:

F2 (Elevated Waiting Hall & Departure Hall):

F1 (Platform & Track Level):

  • Platform level (direct train access)

M (Mezzanine Level):

  • Ride-hailing AC waiting area (located in East & West car parks)

B1 (Parking & Amenities):

B2 (Transport & Services):

  • Metro Line 4 platform
  • Car parks (West Zone A & C)
  • Ticket offices
  • Dining: Chinese/Western fast food, drinks
  • Convenience stores
  • Taxi ranks (East & West)
  • Exits:
    • South exit (bus terminal)
    • North exit (bus terminal/airport shuttles)

B3 (Metro Access):

  • Metro Line 14 platform

Source: China Railway 12306 Official App & Amap App

Popular Trains from/to Beijing South Railway Station

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How to get to Beijing South Railway Station

Beijing South Railway Station Subway and Bus

Image source: Beijing South Railway Station Official Account

By Subway (Lines 4 & 14)

  • Exits: A (North), B1, B2, C.
  • Exit on B1/B2 of the station building.
  • Express entrances on B1 lead directly to platforms.

By Bus

Beijing South Railway Station South Square Bus Stop (near South Entrance):
343, 414, 529, 652, 665, Night Line 24, Zhuan 18.

Beijing South Station Bus Stop (near South Entrance):
Airport Bus: To Beijing Capital Airport T3.
Operating hours: 6:00 to 20:30, ticket price ¥30

Beijing South Railway Station North Square Bus Stop (near North Entrance):
106, 133, 381, 458, 485.

South Kaiyang Bridge Bus Stop (开阳桥南):
106, 144, 485, Zhuan 155, Night Line 18.

By Taxi

Beijing Taxi

Image source: Beijing South Railway Station Official Account

1. By Taxi

  • Hail: Orange-yellow taxis (use meter) - As shown in the taxi above.
  • Say: "Beijing Nán Zhàn" (北京南站).
  • Or Show: 12 Yongwai Ave, Fengtai District (or map pin).
  • Fare: ~¥40-170 (depends on distance).

2. By Didi (Ride-Hailing)

  • Book via Didi App/Amap App (English available).
  • Set destination: "Beijing South Railway Station".
  • Pay: Credit card/Alipay/WeChat Pay.

3. Drop-off Points at Beijing South Railway Station

  • Northwest Drop-off Zone (西北落客区)
  • East Entrance (东进站口)
  • South Entrance (南进站口)
  • West Entrance (西进站口)
  • North Entrance (北进站口)

4. Estimated Travel Time, Distance and Cost to Beijing South Railway Station (By Taxi)

From

Duration (mins)

Distance (km/miles)

Cost (CNY)

Forbidden City

35

~10km / 6mi

25-50

Capital Airport

75

~40km / 25mi

70-150

Daxing Airport

60

~50km / 31mi

100-170

Summer Palace

70

~25km / 16mi

55-110

*For Beijing South Railway Station drop-off points, estimated times and costs are calculated based on 2025 Amap data and adjusted based on real-time traffic conditions.

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Beijing South Railway Station to Top Destinations

Travelling from Beijing South Railway Station? We've compiled the best transport options and routes to top destinations, including: Daxing Airport, Capital Airport, Wangfujing, the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, and Universal Studios—based on the latest Amap data.

1. Beijing South Railway Station to Daxing Airport

OptionRoute DetailsDurationCost (CNY)Notes

Metro

Line 14 → Line 19 → Daxing Airport Express

or Line 4 → Line 10 → Daxing Airport Express

50 min

¥38

Fastest public transport option

Taxi

Pickup at M-Level (East/West Car Parks)

~60 min

¥90-170

~43km (27 miles)

Bus

Bus 997/665 → Daxing Airport Bus Beijing Station Route

2 hours

¥37

Most economical

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2. Beijing South Railway Station to Beijing Capital Airport

OptionRoute DetailsDurationCost (CNY)Notes

Metro

Line 4 → Line 2 → Airport Express

or Line 14 → Line 5 → Airport Express

1h19m

¥29-30

Most economical option

Taxi

Pickup at M-Level (East/West Car Parks)

~1h40m

¥90-150

~40km (25 miles)

Airport Bus

Beijing South Station Line

2h30m

¥30

Direct service, slower option

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3. Beijing South Railway Station to Wangfujing

OptionRoute DetailsDurationCost (CNY)Notes

Metro

Line 4 → Line 1

or Line 14 → Line 8

30 min

¥4

Faster

Taxi

Pickup at M-Level (East/West Car Parks)

45 min

¥30-50

~10km (6.2 miles)

Bus

Bus 106

1h 10 min

¥2

Cheaper

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4. Beijing South Railway Station to Forbidden City

OptionRoute DetailsDurationCost (CNY)Notes

Metro

Line 4 → Line 1

40 min

¥3

Faster

Taxi

Pickup at M-Level (East/West Car Parks)

50 min

¥35-60

~9km (5.6 miles)

Bus

Bus 14/106 → Transfer to Bus 2

1h 30 min

¥2-4

Longer time

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4.9/5
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5/5
We arrived an hour and a half early because we thought the only way to get into the Forbidden City was through Tiananmen Square. This turned out to be untrue – we went straight into the Forbidden City. Be prepared for the police at the entrance to be confused by your lack of a ticket. And yes, you'll just have to show your passport – I was terrified they wouldn't let us in. A life hack for foreigners: ask the police where the Wumen Gate is; they'll give you an explanation in Chinese with additional coordinates – show this to everyone else, as many of them don't know where you're going. I'm attaching a screenshot of such an explanation as an example.
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4/5
The Forbidden City is a historic site, and a huge number of Chinese residents from other provinces rush to visit it. The most interesting parts are located off the main route, so I recommend visiting the museums located to the left and right of the city's central axis, as well as stopping in the garden at the very end. In addition to the Forbidden City, be sure to visit the hill and park located immediately beyond the exit to admire the golden roofs. This tour will give you a new perspective on China and its cultural heritage.
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5/5
The guide Ustina explained everything very interestingly, we liked everything!
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5/5
Thanks to Trip.com, you can book entrance tickets in advance. The place itself is quite interesting. It's definitely worth a visit!
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5/5
We spent a long time searching for the entrance with the ticket office. Once we got inside, we were immersed in the history and the crowds. We also bought tickets to the jewelry and watch museum, but ultimately, we couldn't find them and didn't get in. The Forbidden City—the scale is impressive! We wandered around all day, and it was more than enough. But an important tip for Russian tourists traveling alone: ​​finding the entrance is not easy. Exit the metro, go straight to the main gate, enter it, then walk straight for a long time to the traffic light, turn right, and there they'll show you how to get a ticket with your passport. There are a lot of people, but it's worth it! And be sure to wear comfortable, tested shoes, otherwise your feet will fall off 😄
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5. Beijing South Railway Station to Universal Studios

Option

Route Details

Duration

Cost (CNY)

Metro

Line 14 → Line 7 / Line 4 → Line 7

1h20m

¥7

Taxi

Pickup at M-Level (East/West Car Parks), ~30km (18.6 mi)

1h5m

¥80-140

Bus

From South Square: 665 → 649 → T116

2h30m

¥9

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5/5
Everything was great. We paid for our tickets quickly and visited the park.
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5/5
ไปถึงประมาณ 10.00 น. คนทางเข้าไม่ค่อยมีแล้ว โดยรวมถือว่ารอไม่นาน บางเครื่องรอ 5-10 นาที การแสดงดี มีหลากหลาย แนะนำซื้อบัตร Express 3 เครื่องเล่นหลัง 15.00 น. ราคาดี และ 3 เครื่องกำลังดี กินข้าวร้านอาหาร Grandma ดี เย็น อร่อย ที่นั่งเยอะ
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5/5
A must-see place for everyone 😍 it's simply unrealistically beautiful and grand! Minion Town tops the list in terms of vibe, followed by Kung Fu Panda, Hogwarts, and so on. Each town has a simulator ride, roller coasters, and a carousel. There are plenty of drinking water taps (though we didn't dare drink from them), plenty of restrooms, restaurants, and cafes. Everything is provided for the comfort of visitors, even in the peak season.
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5/5
Much has been written about the park. But it's better to draw your own conclusions about the rides (scary/not scary, spectacular/boring, etc.), since everyone's perception is different, and everything I read had the opposite effect on me. Many people wrote that the 3-5D zones of Jurassic Park and Transformers are sickening/scary/take a long time to recover, etc. But in fact, even my 8-year-old went through everything without a hitch. The exception was the big roller coaster in the Transformers zone; it's not for everyone. We went to the Harry Potter zone after the parade at 6:30 PM and rode without any lines. An important point that we didn't see anywhere in the announcements or on the park's website: if you're waiting in line for an attraction with your family and even one family member (for example, a child) leaves the line for any reason (including going to the restroom), they won't be allowed back to their parents. The parents will be pulled out of line and sent to the very back of the line (the very front of the line). This happened to us and many others before our eyes (Chinese, other foreigners). There are cameras everywhere, and staff strictly maintain order.
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5/5
I like this place so much. Amazing place. So happy
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6. Beijing South Railway Station to the Great Wall

OptionRoute DetailsDurationCost (¥/£)Notes

🔥Metro + Train

Line 4 to Xizhimen → Transfer to Beijing North→Badaling train

1h40m

¥35

Requires transfer

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Includes shuttle bus transport

~1h30m

¥110-450 (£12-50)

All-inclusive option

Taxi

Direct to Badaling or Mutianyu sections

~2h

¥190-270

~80km (50 miles)

Bus (Not Recommended)

Multiple transfers required

3.5-4h

¥16-20

Slow with many transfers

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Beijing South Railway Station Food

The catering distribution of Beijing South Railway Station is mainly concentrated in the 2F elevated waiting hall and B1 underground floor. The specific distribution is as follows:

2F - Elevated Waiting Hall:

  • International Chains: KFC, McDonald's, Dicos, Burger King, Yoshinoya
  • Chinese Fast Food: Yonghe King, Qingfeng Baozi, Xijiade Shrimp Dumplings, Daoxiangcun, Yonghe Soy Milk
  • Noodle Shops: Mr. Lee's Beef Noodles, Ajisen Ramen
  • Coffee & Snacks: Starbucks, Beijing specialty stores, various drink kiosks
  • Convenience Store: Yujing Huayuan

B1 - Basement Level 1:

  • International Chains: KFC, McDonald's, Dicos, Burger King, Wallace Burger
  • Chinese Fast Food: Yonghe King, Zhen Gongfu, Nanchengxiang, Daoxiangcun, Jiahe Porridge
  • Noodle Shops: Chongqing Noodles, Lanzhou Beef Noodles, Mr. Lee's Beef Noodles, Lamb Soup Rice Noodles, Meet Noodles
  • Coffee & Convenience: Starbucks, small supermarkets
  • Convenience Store: FamilyMart

Other Railway Stations in Beijing

District

Station Name

Main Railway Lines

Platform Configuration

Dongcheng

Beijing Railway Station

Beijing-Shanghai, Beijing-Harbin, Beijing-Guangzhou

8 platforms, 16 tracks

Fengtai

Beijing South Railway Station

Beijing-Shanghai HSR, Beijing-Tianjin Intercity, Beijing-Hangzhou, Beijing-Qingdao

13 platforms, 24 tracks

Beijing West Railway Station

Beijing-Hong Kong West Kowloon, Beijing-Guangzhou, Beijing-Xi'an, Beijing-Chengdu

10 platforms, 20 tracks

Beijing Fengtai Railway Station

Beijing-Guangzhou, Beijing-Shijiazhuang, Beijing-Zhengzhou, Beijing-Wuhan, Beijing-Taiyuan

17 platforms, 32 tracks

Xicheng

Beijing North Railway Station

Beijing-Badaling Great Wall, Beijing-Hohhot,Beijing-Baotou

6 platforms, 11 tracks

Chaoyang

Beijing Chaoyang Railway Station

Beijing-Shenyang, Beijing-Changchun, Beijing-Harbin

7 platforms, 15 tracks

Haidian

Qinghe Railway Station

Qinghe-Badaling Great Wall, Beijing-Zhangjiakou (Winter Olympics), Beijing-Datong, Beijing-Hohhot, Beijing-Baotou

4 platforms, 8 tracks

Yanqing

Badaling Great Wall Railway Station

Qinghe-Badaling Great Wall, Beijing North -Badaling Great Wall

2 platforms, 4 tracks

FAQs About Beijing South Railway Station

1. What is the name of the railway station in Beijing South?
Its official English name is Beijing South Railway Station.

2. What is the Chinese name for Beijing South Railway Station?
In Chinese, it is "北京南站" (Běijīng Nán Zhàn).

3. What metro line is Beijing South Railway Station on?
Beijing Subway Line 4 and Line 14 stop here and can be directly accessed from the station.

4. How do I go to Beijing South Railway Station?
By metro (Lines 4/14), taxi, or bus (routes 106, 343, 665, etc.).

5. How to buy train tickets in Beijing?
Buy your tickets through 12306.cn, station counters, or travel apps (e.g., Trip.com).

6. How much is a bullet train from Beijing to Shanghai?
Prices range from ¥553–2,350 (≈£57.08–242.55), depending on seat class (Second/First/Business).

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