
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.
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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

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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):
- Ticket gates
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- Business class lounge
- Waiting areas
- Restaurants
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):
- Car parks:
- East (Zones G/H)
- West (Zones E/F)
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- Fast food outlets
- Drink kiosks
- Convenience stores
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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Train Route | Duration | Book Online |
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Beijing South to Shanghai Hongqiao | 4h 18m | Book Ticket |
Beijing South to Tianjin | 30m | Book Ticket |
Beijing South to Jinan | 1h 22m | Book Ticket |
Beijing South to Qingdao | 3h 01m | Book Ticket |
Beijing South to Nanjing South | 3h 13m | Book Ticket |
Beijing South to Hangzhou East | 4h 17m | Book Ticket |
Beijing South to Fuzhou | 7h 53m | Book Ticket |
Beijing South to Xiamen North | 11h 00m | Book Ticket |
Train Route | Duration | Book Online |
---|---|---|
Shanghai Hongqiao to Beijing South | 4h 24m | Book Ticket |
Nanjing South to Beijing South | 3h 16m | Book Ticket |
Suzhou North to Beijing South | 4h 03m | Book Ticket |
Hangzhou East to Beijing South | 4h 26m | Book Ticket |
Tianjin to Beijing South | 30m | Book Ticket |
Jinan to Beijing South | 1h 23m | Book Ticket |
Qingdao to Beijing South | 3h 05m | Book Ticket |
Hefei South to Beijing South | 3h 37m | Book Ticket |
How to get to Beijing South Railway Station

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

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.
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
Option | Route Details | Duration | Cost (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 |
2. Beijing South Railway Station to Beijing Capital Airport
Option | Route Details | Duration | Cost (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 |
3. Beijing South Railway Station to Wangfujing
Option | Route Details | Duration | Cost (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 |
4. Beijing South Railway Station to Forbidden City
Option | Route Details | Duration | Cost (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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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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6. Beijing South Railway Station to the Great Wall
Option | Route Details | Duration | Cost (¥/£) | Notes |
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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).