Are there 24/7 buses?

Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.

Is it safe to take taxis overnight?

Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.

PEKChinaTPL: night-owl-plan

Beijing Capital International Airport

Beijing, China

Drop-off

Tiananmen / Wangfujing (central Beijing)

Pin before customs

Fastest

Airport Express (Beijing Subway)

rail · 8-12m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Airport Express (Beijing Subway)
Headway: 8-12
Backup: Beijing Subway Line 2 (via Dongzhimen) · 3-6m

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

Late arrivals

Beijing: Night-Owl Operations

After-midnight contingencies for delayed flights and red-eyes. Targets queries likebeijing airport busandpek to city centerfor eSIM funnels.

Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

Service: Night Airport Shuttle Buses (PEK–Downtown)
Mode: bus
Freq: 30-60m
Note: 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

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

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

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

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FAQs

01Are there 24/7 buses?: Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?: Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.