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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from The Bund to Forbidden City

Composite routes from The Bund to Forbidden City

Cheapest
12 h 39 min
Car
1190 km.
from $65
Other
5 h 5 min
Bus, Plane
1067 km.
from $234.60
5 h 32 min
Bus, Plane
1067 km.
from $194.67

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 10
Air China
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China Eastern Airlines
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Juneyao Airlines
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China Southern Airlines
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Shanghai Airlines
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China United
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Hainan
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Xiamen Airlines
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Tianjin Airlines
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Shandong Airlines
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Air China
Website
2h 18m
Every day
$203.56–$394.40
China Eastern Airlines
Website
2h 17m
Every day
$203.56–$394.40
Juneyao Airlines
Website
2h 16m
Every day
$203.56–$394.40
China Southern Airlines
Website
2h 17m
Every day
$152.67–$636.13
Shanghai Airlines
Website
1h 55m
Every day
$190.84–$547.07
China United
Website
2h
Every day
$203.56–$381.68
Hainan
Website
2h 25m
Every day
$152.67–$432.57
Xiamen Airlines
Website
2h 17m
Every day
$203.56–$394.40
Tianjin Airlines
Website
2h 15m
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
$120.86–$343.51
Shandong Airlines
Website
2h 18m
Every day
$203.56–$394.40
Train operators
Found: 6
Beijing Airport Express
China Railways G-Class
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China Railways D-Class
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China Railways C-Class
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Shanghai Metro
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Beijing Subway
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Beijing Airport Express
15 min
Every 10 minutes
$5.56
China Railways G-Class
Website
4h 24m
Hourly
$89.06–$101.78
(86)12306
(86)12306
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China Railways D-Class
Website
12h 11m
Twice daily
$62.34–$152.67
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways C-Class
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(86)12306
(86)12306
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Shanghai Metro
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(86)021-64370000
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Beijing Subway
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86-010-96165
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Bus operators
Found: 1
China Bus Guide
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China Bus Guide
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18h
Once daily
$56.16
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Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from The Bund to Forbidden City?

The cheapest way to get from The Bund to Forbidden City is to bus which costs $48.70 - $48.91 and takes 20h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Bund to Forbidden City?

The fastest way to get from The Bund to Forbidden City is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $130.43 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct train between The Bund and Forbidden City?

No, there is no direct train from The Bund station to Forbidden City station. However, there are services departing from East Nanjing Road Station and arriving at Tian'anmen East Station via Shanghai Hongqiao, Beijing South station and Xidan Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from The Bund to Forbidden City?

The distance between The Bund and Forbidden City is 1338 km. The road distance is 1213 km.

How do I travel from The Bund to Forbidden City without a car?

The best way to get from The Bund to Forbidden City without a car is to train via Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station which takes 6h 14m and costs $76.09 - $92.39 .

How long does it take to get from The Bund to Forbidden City?

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from The Bund to Forbidden City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the The Bund to Forbidden City train from?

The Bund to Forbidden City train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Shanghai Hongqiao station.

Train, bus or fly from The Bund to Forbidden City?

The best way to get from The Bund to Forbidden City is to train via Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station which takes 6h 14m and costs $76.09 - $92.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $48.70 - $48.91 and takes 20h 21m, you could also fly, which costs $130.43 - $271.74 and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the The Bund to Forbidden City train arrive?

The Bund to Forbidden City train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Beijing South station.

Can I drive from The Bund to Forbidden City?

Yes, the driving distance between The Bund to Forbidden City is 1213 km. It takes approximately 12h 20m to drive from The Bund to Forbidden City.

Where can I stay near Forbidden City?

There are 618+ hotels available in Forbidden City. Prices start at $65.86 per night.
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