Beijing Capital International Airport

Cheapest door-to-door option; expect extra stops and tighter luggage space.

Service

Airport Shuttle Bus to Wangfujing/Tiananmen (Downtown routes)

Mode

bus

Freq

30-60m

Note

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

Fastest connection with wider aisles and better luggage handling.

Service

Airport Express (Beijing Subway)

Mode

rail

Freq

8-12m

Note

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

Express trains tend to be twice as expensive but half the time. Budget routes take longer yet often have more frequent departures after work.