Beijing West Railway Station
北京西站 · Běijīng Xī · Beijing
By China Rail Guide Updated 2026-05-31 Details verified May 2026 against China Railway (12306)
Beijing West (Beijingxi) is one of the capital's largest stations and the northern anchor of the Beijing–Guangzhou high-speed corridor. From here fast trains run to Xi'an, Zhengzhou, Wuhan, Changsha, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, plus the high-speed service through to Hong Kong West Kowloon. It is a separate station from Beijing South (which handles the Shanghai line), so double-check which one your ticket uses.
Getting to the station
Approximate distance and travel time from key points in Beijing.
| From | Distance | By taxi | By metro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiananmen Square | 9 km | ~25–35 min, ¥30–40 | Line 1 + Line 9, ~35 min |
| Wangfujing | 11 km | ~25–35 min, ¥35–45 | Line 1 + Line 9, ~40 min |
| Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) | 34 km | ~45–60 min, ¥110–140 | Airport Express + metro, ~90 min (or direct airport bus to Beijing West) |
Lines & destinations
This station serves the following high-speed lines:
- Beijing–Guangzhou HSR
- Beijing–Xi'an HSR
- Beijing–Hong Kong (Kowloon) services
Major destinations: Xi'an, Zhengzhou, Wuhan, Changsha, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong.
Metro connections
- Line 7 — East–west across the city, direct under the station.
- Line 9 — North to the National Library and links toward Haidian.
Airport transfer
Beijing Capital (PEK): ~45–60 min by taxi (¥110–140), or metro Line 9 + Line 2 to the Airport Express (~90 min). Daxing (PKX): ~50 min by taxi, or metro Line 9 + the Daxing Airport Express.
Facilities
- English-language ticket and refund windows
- Passport-enabled self-service ticket collection
- Left-luggage counters
- Food court and convenience stores
- Accessible lifts and step-free access to platforms
Boarding & gates
Enter through security at the main entrance, then find your waiting area on the digital boards (gate = 检票口). Scan your passport or e-ticket at the automated gate about 15–20 minutes before departure, then go to the platform. Arrive at least 30 minutes early — the station is busy and large.
Station lines and destinations reflect China Railway (12306) services; access times and distances are from Amap, last verified May 2026. Metro lines, exits and travel times can change — confirm locally.