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Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) to Beijing city centre

A 160 km/h express reaches the metro network in 19 minutes, dropping you at Lines 10 and 19 — with night buses after it stops.

In short

The Daxing Airport Express is the fastest way in and the only one immune to traffic: 19 minutes and 41.4 km to Caoqiao for a flat ¥35 (the over-30 km band), or ¥50 in the business car. The first train leaves at 06:00 and the last at 23:00 (23:30 on Sundays), with headways no worse than 9 min 20 s at peak. At Caoqiao you change to Metro Lines 10 and 19 for the rest of the city; Caoqiao itself has a city terminal where you can check in and drop bags early.

Airport → Caoqiao
19 min, 41.4 km
Fare
¥35 (over 30 km)
Business car
¥50
First / last train
06:00 / 23:00 (Sun 23:30)
Metro interchange
Caoqiao: Lines 10 & 19
Top speed
160 km/h

The options compared

WayTimeFareGood for
Daxing Airport Express19 min¥35Fastest, no traffic
Airport bus—¥30–45Direct to Beijing Station, Tongzhou, Zhongguancun
Taxi60–90 min¥150–220Door to door, 24 hours

How to take each option

Daxing Airport Express

Time 19 minFare ¥35First 06:00Last 23:00
  1. After landing, follow the rail transit signs down to the B1 rail concourse of the terminal.
  2. Buy at the machines or the counter: the full 41.4 km falls in the over-30 km band, ¥35.
  3. Trains call at Daxing Xincheng and reach Caoqiao in 19 minutes.
  4. Change at Caoqiao to Metro Line 10 or Line 19; you can also check in and drop bags at the Caoqiao city terminal.

China’s first 160 km/h metro line. Fares are banded: ¥10 up to 20 km, ¥25 for 20–30 km, ¥35 beyond 30 km. Booking a China Southern, China Eastern, Air China or Xiamen Airlines flight earns a discounted express ticket. Children at or below 1.3 m ride free with a paying adult.

Taxi

Fare Metered
  1. Follow the signs to the taxi rank on Level 1, in front of Doors 18 to 20.
  2. Queue by destination: separate ranks serve Beijing-bound and Hebei-bound passengers.
  3. Pay by the meter: ¥13 for the first 3 km, about 20% more per km between 23:00 and 05:00, plus expressway tolls.

Ride-hailing picks up in a dedicated area of the car park, reached on foot via the Level 2 link corridor.

Airport bus

Fare ¥30–45
  1. City buses board inside East Door 20 on Level 1; intercity buses inside West Door 15.
  2. Buy a ticket for your destination at the counter.
  3. The main lines run direct to Beijing railway station, Tongzhou, Zhongguancun, Beijing Chaoyang station and Fangshan.

Late-night and early-morning arrivals

The last Daxing Airport Express leaves at 23:00 (23:30 on Sundays), with ticketing closing five minutes before. After that, Night Bus 1 runs 23:15–03:00 to Zhongguancun via Beijing Fengtai and Beijing West north square, and Night Bus 2 runs 23:00–05:00 to the Agricultural Exhibition Hall. Later than that, taxis run 24 hours.

Questions travellers ask

How long does it take from PKX to the city centre?

The Daxing Airport Express covers the trip to Caoqiao in 19 minutes; from there Lines 10 and 19 take you onward, so the total depends on where exactly you are going.

How much is the Daxing Airport Express?

It is banded by distance: ¥10 up to 20 km, ¥25 for 20–30 km and ¥35 beyond 30 km, so the airport-to-Caoqiao run costs ¥35. The business car is ¥50.

What time is the last Airport Express train?

The last departure from Daxing Airport is 23:00 (23:30 on Sundays), with ticketing closing five minutes earlier; towards the airport, the last train leaves Caoqiao at 22:30.

What is Caoqiao, and is it central?

Caoqiao is the city end of the express, just outside the South 3rd Ring Road. It is itself an interchange between Lines 10 and 19 and holds a city terminal where you can check in and drop bags before flying.

How much is a taxi from PKX to the city centre?

Taxis are metered: ¥13 for the first 3 km, about 20% more per km from 23:00 to 05:00, plus roughly ¥10 in tolls. Central Beijing is about 46–50 km away; third-party travel sites quote ¥150–220, but no official figure is published.

Can I get a high-speed train straight from Daxing Airport?

Yes — the high-speed station is under the terminal (B1 concourse, B2 platforms). The Beijing–Xiong’an intercity reaches Beijing West in 28 minutes for ¥25–30 in second class.

How do I get between Daxing and Capital airports?

The inter-airport express bus runs three fixed departures a day between 14:00 and 18:30, taking 90–120 minutes for ¥45–65. Allow 2.5–3 hours for an inter-airport connection.

Do children need a ticket on the express?

Children at or below 1.3 m ride free when accompanied by a paying adult, in standard cars only.

What is the cheapest way into the city?

If you are not going into the core, riding the express only as far as the intermediate Daxing Xincheng falls in the ¥25 band; into the core there is no cheaper rail option, and airport buses start at ¥30.

Are there trains if I land late at night?

Yes — Night Bus lines 1 and 2 run into the small hours, and after they stop, taxis are the only option.

Now find your train

High-speed trains from Beijing West can be booked here once you land

Daxing Airport → Beijing WestBeijing West → Xi’an NorthBeijing West → Guangzhou South

Fares and times verified 2026-10-31