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Transfer Options from Beijing Daxing Airport to Beijing Capital Airport
The new Beijing aviation hub is located 67km away from Beijing Capital Airport. Travelling by car or airport taxi, you will reach Beijing Capital Airport in approximately 90 minutes, depending on the traffic conditions, and the taxi ride will cost you about 250 RMB (32€ / 35.2$). On the other hand, Daxing airport buses will also transfer you from airport to airport in 90 minutes yet the cost will be significant lower as the price of a one-way bus ticket is only 40 RMB (5€ /5.5$). Diversely, you can use the airport subway but you will have to change 3 different metro lines and therefore, the total travel time will be approximately 110 minutes while you will have to pay 65 RMB (8.3€ / 9.1$) for the whole transfer.
In the future, the two airports are going to be connected by rail and subway. In fact, Intercity Railway Connector will be added to Beijing railway network while Line R4 (Transit Subway Line 20) will be the alternative transportation choice. However, for the time being, these options aren’t available.
| Options | Price (€) | Price ($) | Price (¥) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi | 32 | 35.2 | 250 | 90 min |
| Bus | 5 | 5.5 | 40 | 90 min |
| Subway | 8.3 | 9.1 | 65 | 110 min |
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How to get from Daxing Airport to Beijing Capital Airport by Taxi
The most comfortable choice for your transfer is a Daxing airport taxi. You will find the airport taxis waiting for you at the airport taxi stand, no matter the time you arrive at the airport. Your journey to Beijing Capital Airport will last approximately 90 minutes, depending on the roads congestion and you should expect to be charged approximately 250 RMB (32€ / 35.2$), including the toll fee.
How to get from Daxing Airport to Beijing Capital Airport by Bus
Daxing airport shuttle buses can also handle your trip from Daxing airport to Beijing Capital airport. The electric mini-buses which can serve up to 16 passengers, will get you to Beijing Capital Terminals T2 and T3 in about 90 minutes, if the traffic is light. The bus ticket price is 40 RMB (5€ /5.5$) and you will find an available bus route every 30 minutes from 7:30am to 11:00pm.
How to get from Daxing Airport to Beijing Capital Airport by Metro
If you wish to use the subway for your transfer, unfortunately you will have to use 3 different subway lines. Initially, you will take Daxing Airport Express to Caoqiao Station. From there, you will change to Subway Line 10 to and you will have to exit the train after 18 stops at Sanyuanqiao Station. Lastly, you will have to use Capital Airport Express to reach Capital Airport Terminals 2 and 3 (2 stops away). The total journey will last 110 minutes and you will have to pay 65 RMB (8.3€ / 9.1$).
Explicitly:
| Line | Price (€) | Price ($) | Price (¥) | Availability | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daxing Airport Express | 4.4 | 4.8 | 35 | 6:30am - 10:30pm | 19 min |
| Subway Line 10 | 0.63 | 0.7 | 5 | 5:47am - 11:00pm | 40 min |
| Capital Airport Express | 3.2 | 3.5 | 25 | 6:30am - 10:30pm | 30 min |
Furthermore, the Daxing Airport Express trains run every 8-10 minutes depending on the time of the day while the Subway Line 10 routes are scheduled every 2-5 minutes. Finally, the Capital Airport Express interval time is 10-15 minutes.
How to get from Daxing Airport to Beijing Capital Airport by Car
If you plan to travel from Daxing Airport to Beijing Capital Airport by car, the fastest route is taking the Highways G3 and S50. The total distance is approximately 67km and the journey time about 90 minutes. Nevertheless, you should always keep in mind that foreign travelers can’t drive a car in Beijing even if they own an international driver’s license.
FAQs
How far is Daxing Airport from Beijing Capital Airport?
Daxing airport is located in a 67-km distance from Beijing Capital airport. Hence, you will need approximately 90 minutes for your transfer from airport to airport, if you are traveling by car or if you use an airport taxi or bus. If you prefer taking the subway, the journey will take around 110 minutes, as you will have to change 3 lines and jump from train to train.
What is the most convenient way to reach Beijing Capital airport from Daxing airport?
The most convenient way to travel from Daxing airport to Beijing Capital airport is taking an airport taxi. However, airport buses are a fairly adequate option too as their travel time is the same with taxis, but on the other hand, they are much cheaper.
