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Beijing Daxing Airport
to central Beijing

Use the Daxing Airport Express for Caoqiao and an onward subway connection, or choose an airport coach or direct car for your hotel. Daxing and Capital Airport have different rail lines and pickup instructions.

Independent transfer guide · Reviewed

Compare your options
Moving walkways beneath the high ceiling of a Beijing Daxing Airport terminal concourse
Inside a Beijing Daxing Airport concourse, photographed in October 2019.Photo: Tyg728 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and converted to WebP; cropped responsively for display.
  • 4 options
  • Night arrivals
  • Official sources

01 / Choose your journey

Which transfer suits you?

A daytime arrivalStart with the express train to Caoqiao and the subway route to your hotel.After the trainsAsk about the next Beijing Railway Station coach and its night route.A direct rideChoose a taxi if the final subway connection would be awkward with your bags.

Comparison point: Caoqiao interchange; onward travel into Beijing. CNY 35 covers the standard Airport Express ride to Caoqiao, not a door-to-door journey to central Beijing. Coach stops and car destinations differ. Include baggage collection, waiting and your final city connection when comparing them.

  • Daxing Airport Express
    Cost
    CNY 35 + onward fareStandard one-way ticket per person to Caoqiao
    Journey
    Express + city connectionThe airport leg is only part of the trip to your hotel
  • Airport coach to the city
    Cost
    Check route farePer person; confirm the destination and fare at the counter
    Journey
    Traffic dependentCoach waiting time, stops and the final hotel connection are extra
  • Official airport taxi
    Cost
    Metered farePer vehicle; confirm tolls and the applicable tariff
    Journey
    Traffic dependentAirport queue and your exact Beijing destination affect the total
  • Prebooked private car
    Cost
    Provider quoteConfirm the whole vehicle price and included charges
    Journey
    Road dependentMeeting time, traffic and the hotel address determine the total

Reference fares and journey estimates from the official sources below, checked 11 November 2026. These are not live quotes. All times are local to Shanghai.

02 / The details

Your transfer options

01 / An onward subway connection at Caoqiao

A green-and-white Shanghai Metro Line 2 train leaving Yuandong Avenue station

Daxing Airport Express

The airport railway brings you to Caoqiao, where Lines 10 and 19 provide onward connections. Choose your hotel route before boarding, especially if it requires another interchange after Caoqiao.

Caoqiao · 草桥; connect to Lines 10 or 19

  1. Follow Daxing Airport Express signs to the terminal’s B1 level.
  2. Choose a standard ticket to Caoqiao unless you specifically want another fare product or class.
  3. At Caoqiao, follow the interchange signs for Line 10 or 19 and continue to your hotel’s station.

When it runs: Check the airport station’s current city-bound last departure. Special-day extensions can differ from the normal schedule; do not rely on the landing time alone.

Before you choose

Caoqiao is a connection point, not the historic center. Keep the onward city fare and interchange time separate from the CNY 35 airport ticket.

Sources: Daxing Airport Express standard fare · Daxing boarding and pickup points

02 / A useful direct stop, including late arrivals

A blue Shanghai Airport Bus Route 1 coach waiting at East Hongqiao Transport Center

Airport coach to the city

The city’s July 2026 update gives the Beijing Railway Station route around-the-clock coverage, including a night route toward the Agricultural Exhibition Center. Ask which departure and stop best serve your address.

Beijing Railway Station and other signed city routes

  1. For city buses, follow signs to the waiting area inside first-floor Gate 20 on the terminal’s east side.
  2. Show your hotel address and ask for the next suitable city route, fare and stop.
  3. Check the final walk or taxi ride before buying; do not board an intercity coach for a Beijing city hotel.

When it runs: The Beijing Railway Station service is published as 24-hour coverage. Confirm the next bus and its stops, which can differ between day and night.

Before you choose

Beijing Railway Station, Beijing West and Beijing South are separate stations. The airport’s intercity bus area is also separate from the city-bus waiting area.

Sources: July 2026 airport coach changes · Daxing boarding and pickup points

03 / Door-to-door travel with bags or a group

A turquoise Shanghai metered taxi on a city street with its roof light visible

Official airport taxi

A taxi avoids subway changes and takes you to the hotel entrance. Make sure the driver has the full address and that you are joining the signed queue for your destination rather than a different regional service.

Your hotel in Beijing

  1. Follow Taxi / 出租车 signs to the first-floor roadside queue and choose the signed Beijing-bound area.
  2. Show the Chinese hotel address and confirm the correct branch before departure.
  3. Confirm the payment method, check the meter and retain the receipt.

When it runs: Follow current terminal signs and staff instructions for the active taxi queue after arrival.

Before you choose

An app pickup or prebooked meeting point can be in a parking building. Follow your booking’s instructions if you have arranged a car, rather than assuming it uses the taxi queue.

Sources: Daxing taxi pickup

04 / An agreed meeting point and vehicle size

Signed ride-hailing pickup stand at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Terminal 1

Prebooked private car

Arrange a car before flying if you need a specific vehicle, a child seat or help finding a driver at Beijing Daxing Airport. Ask your hotel or chosen provider for written pickup instructions.

Your agreed address in Beijing

  1. Send the flight number, arrival terminal, passenger count and luggage details before booking.
  2. Save the meeting point and driver contact offline, including what to do if the flight is delayed.
  3. Check waiting time, tolls, parking, cancellation terms and any night surcharge in the final quote.

When it runs: Available only for the time agreed in your booking; confirm flight-delay handling and overnight pickup.

Before you choose

A booked driver does not necessarily meet you at the public taxi rank. No live private-car price or availability is supplied here.

03 / After baggage claim

Find your pickup point

Covered roadway and pedestrian pavement outside an exit at Beijing Daxing Airport
A Beijing Daxing terminal exit in July 2024. Use the current signs for your chosen transport service.Photo: 颐园居 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0 · Resized and converted to WebP; full frame retained.

Rail: terminal B1

Follow the signs for the Daxing Airport Express to B1. It is a different service from the railway trains to Beijing West, so match the station and ticket to the route you intend to take.

Sources: Daxing boarding and pickup points · Daxing rail connections

City buses: east-side Gate 20

The published city-bus waiting area is inside Gate 20 on the first floor. Intercity buses use the separate west-side Gate 15 area. Ask the counter to confirm that your bus serves Beijing and the stop you need.

Sources: Daxing boarding and pickup points

Booked cars: check the parking area

Beijing Tourism lists app-car pickup at level 1M of the P1 parking building, reached via the second-floor connecting corridor. Follow the instructions in your booking and current terminal signs if the assigned bay differs.

Sources: Daxing boarding and pickup points

04 / Arriving late

Plan your late-night arrival

The night coach is a separate decision

The Beijing Railway Station route has published 24-hour coverage, including departures on the night route toward the Agricultural Exhibition Center. Ask which stops your actual departure serves and how to reach the hotel afterward.

Sources: July 2026 airport coach changes

Do not count on catching a train from your landing time

Allow time to leave the aircraft, pass arrival formalities and collect luggage. If the next express departure no longer works, compare the coach with a direct car while you are still inside the terminal.

05 / Ready to go

Tickets, payment and your address

Check the fare product

The normal standard fare between the airport and Caoqiao is CNY 35. Airline offers can have eligibility rules and expiry dates, so do not assume a discounted or complimentary ticket applies to your arrival.

Sources: Daxing Airport Express standard fare

Ask for ticket help

The Beijing Service counter assists visitors buying airport-bus and airport-express tickets. Keep identification and the destination name ready if you cannot complete a purchase at the machine.

Sources: Daxing arrival assistance

Have a payment backup

Confirm your payment method before setting off and carry some renminbi cash as a backup. Do not assume that a foreign bank card can be used directly in every taxi. Keep the receipt after paying.

Save your exact address

Keep your Beijing hotel’s Chinese name, street address, phone number and map pin offline. Check the branch name and the nearest station or bus stop before leaving arrivals.

06 / Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Daxing Airport Express take me?

It connects the airport with Caoqiao, where you can transfer to subway Lines 10 or 19. Your hotel usually requires an onward trip beyond that interchange.

How much is the Daxing Airport Express?

The normal standard one-way fare between the airport and Caoqiao is CNY 35 per person. Onward city subway travel costs extra, and any airline promotion has its own eligibility rules.

Can I take a bus into Beijing after midnight?

Beijing’s July 2026 update lists around-the-clock coverage on the Daxing Airport–Beijing Railway Station service, including a night route toward the Agricultural Exhibition Center. Confirm your departure and its exact stops at the airport.

Are Daxing Airport and Capital Airport interchangeable?

No. PKX is Daxing Airport and PEK is Capital Airport. They have different airport-rail lines and transport instructions. Use the airport code on your flight booking when arranging a car.

07 / Check the details

Sources and updates

Reviewed . Fares and operating windows are published reference information, not a live feed. Recommendations reflect the tradeoffs described above; check the official operator before traveling.