Beijing Capital International Airport to Beijing

Airport Express (Beijing Subway)

Dedicated metro line from Terminals 2 and 3 to Dongzhimen via Sanyuanqiao; journey to Dongzhimen takes about 20–25 minutes with trains typically every 8–12 minutes from around 06:20 to 22:50. At Dongzhimen you can transfer to Line 2 toward Jianguomen/Qianmen for easy access to Tiananmen and Wangfujing in about 10–20 additional minutes. cite

Beijing Subway Line 2 (via Dongzhimen)

From Dongzhimen (terminus of the Airport Express), Line 2 runs frequently around the city loop; ride via Jianguomen toward Qianmen for Tiananmen Square and transfer at Jianguomen or Chongwenmen to reach Wangfujing. Typical combined travel time from PEK to Tiananmen/Wangfujing using Airport Express plus Line 2 is about 35–45 minutes. cite

Airport Shuttle Bus to Wangfujing/Tiananmen (Downtown routes)

Capital Airport operates multiple shuttle bus lines from Terminals 2 and 3 to central Beijing, including routes serving Wangfujing, Tiananmen, Xidan and nearby downtown areas; buses generally run 07:00–23:00 every 30–60 minutes, taking about 50–90 minutes depending on traffic. This is a budget option with direct stops near central hotels and sights. cite

Night Airport Shuttle Buses (PEK–Downtown)

After roughly 23:00, special night shuttle bus services run from PEK to key downtown areas including central railway stations and commercial districts, typically every 30–60 minutes until the last domestic arrivals. Useful if you land after the Airport Express has stopped running. cite

Official Beijing Capital Airport Taxi

Metered city taxis queue outside all terminals 24/7 and provide direct service to Tiananmen or Wangfujing in about 40–60 minutes depending on traffic, usually costing around ¥100–150. Follow signs to the official taxi rank and avoid soliciting drivers inside the terminal. cite