Beijing Airport Bus
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In addition to trains and taxis, Beijing Capital Airport is also served by a network of public buses and airport community buses that connect the airport with nearby districts and surrounding cities. These buses are one of the most economical transportation options, although they are generally slower than the Airport Express train due to traffic and multiple stops.
Most public buses primarily serve Shunyi District and nearby residential areas, which are located north of Beijing and close to the airport.
Public buses are best suited for local travelers or passengers staying near the airport area, as they do not usually go directly to central Beijing.
Airport Community Bus
The Airport Community Bus network operates several routes between Beijing Capital Airport and destinations within Shunyi District. These buses provide affordable transport for local residents and airport employees.
General service hours
- From airport to Shunyi District: 05:00 – 22:00
- From Shunyi District to airport: 06:00 – 21:00
Travel time to most destinations in Shunyi ranges between 50 and 80 minutes, depending on the route and traffic conditions.
If you need to reach central Beijing, it is often easier to take the Airport Express train and then transfer to the subway network.
Main Airport Community Bus Lines
Line 1 – Terminal 3 → Cherry Garden
- Service hours: 05:25 AM – 10:30 PM
- Frequency: every 10 minutes
- Travel time: about 50 minutes
- Fare: RMB 4
This is one of the most frequent routes and connects the airport with residential areas in Shunyi.
Line 2 – Terminal 2 → Vocational Training School
- Service hours: 06:00 AM – 09:00 PM
- Frequency: every 30 minutes
- Travel time: about 60 minutes
- Fare: RMB 4
Passengers can transfer to Subway Line 15, which connects to other parts of Beijing.
Line 15 is useful for reaching Wangjing and other northeastern districts of Beijing.
Line 3 – Terminal 2 → Kuliushu Roundabout
- Service hours: 05:50 AM – 08:00 PM
- Frequency: every 30 minutes
- Travel time: about 60 minutes
- Fare: RMB 4
Line 5 – Terminal 3 → Zhaoquanying Village
- Service hours: 04:50 AM – 10:00 PM
- Travel time: about 80 minutes
- Fare: RMB 8
Line 6 – Terminal 2 → Beishicao
- Service hours: 09:00 PM – 09:30 PM
- Travel time: about 70 minutes
- Fare: RMB 11
Passengers can also transfer to Subway Line 15.
Line 7 – Terminal 2 / Terminal 3 → Zhangzhen
Departure times:
- Terminal 3: 08:30 PM, 08:50 PM
- Terminal 2: 08:45 PM, 09:05 PM
Travel time: about 90 minutes
Fare: RMB 10
Line 8 – Terminal 3 → Longwantun
- Departure times: 08:30 PM, 09:00 PM, 09:30 PM
- Travel time: about 75 minutes
- Fare: RMB 11
Passengers can connect with Subway Line 15.
Line 9 – Terminal 3 → Wuxiongsi
- Departure times: 08:30 PM, 09:20 PM
- Travel time: about 80 minutes
- Fare: RMB 11
Line 10 – Terminal 3 → Shunyi International School
- Service hours: 05:50 AM – 08:00 PM
- Frequency: every 30 minutes
- Travel time: about 50 minutes
- Fare: RMB 3
Line 11 – Terminal 3 → Cherry Garden
- Service hours: 04:20 AM – 01:00 AM
- Frequency: every 20 minutes
- Fare: RMB 2
Line 13 – Terminal 3 → Hualikan
- Service hours: 06:00 AM – 08:00 PM
- Frequency: every 20–30 minutes
- Fare: RMB 3
Bus stops at the airport
Public buses depart from areas outside the arrival levels of the airport terminals.
Terminal 2
- Outside Gates 1–3 on the 1st Floor
Terminal 3
- Outside Gate 1 on the 1st Floor
Passengers can follow the “Bus” signs inside the terminal to find the stops.
Bus stops may be located a short walk from the arrivals hall, so allow a few extra minutes to reach them.
Where to buy bus tickets
Tickets can usually be purchased directly at the bus ticket counters located near the bus stops, or sometimes paid on board the bus depending on the route.
Payment options may include:
- Cash (Chinese yuan)
- Local transport cards
- Mobile payment apps such as Alipay or WeChat Pay
Having small cash or a transport card can make boarding easier.
Long-distance buses from Beijing Airport
Besides local buses, Beijing Capital Airport also offers long-distance coach services connecting the airport with nearby cities in Tianjin, Hebei and Inner Mongolia.
Popular routes
| Destination | Travel Time | Approx. Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Tianjin | 2.5 hours | RMB 82 |
| Qinhuangdao | 4 hours | RMB 140 |
| Langfang | 2 hours | RMB 45 |
| Baoding | 3.5 hours | RMB 100 |
| Tangshan | 3 hours | RMB 100 |
| Cangzhou | 3.5 hours | RMB 100 |
| Chifeng | 3.5 hours | RMB 100 |
These long-distance buses depart from designated coach terminals near the airport parking areas.
Long-distance buses can be a convenient alternative to trains if you want to travel directly from the airport to nearby cities.