Transfer to/from - Beijing Daxing airport (PKX)

 
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Public transportation services, licensed taxis and rideshare, private transfer companies and car rental services in Beijing Daxing airport (PKX)

 

 Transportation

 

Beijing Daxing Airport features one of the most integrated and efficient transport networks in the world, allowing fast transfers via high-speed trains, underground services, buses and private transport options.

Underground

The Daxing Airport Express is the fastest option for reaching central Beijing. The train departs from Level B1 of the terminal and arrives at Caoqiao Station in approximately 19-20 minutes, where you can connect with Beijing Underground Lines 10 and 19.

Timetable: From the airport station, the service operates from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm. On Sunday evenings, the last train may extend its service until 11:30 pm or later on special dates.

Frequency: Trains run approximately every 9-15 minutes.

High-Speed Rail (Intercity)

The Beijing-Xiong'an intercity train operated by China Railways connects the airport with Beijing West Railway Station (Beijingxi) in around 30 minutes, making it an excellent alternative if your final destination is near that area. It also allows connections with Underground Lines 7 and 9 and with the national railway network. The railway station is also located on Level B1 of the airport.

Buses (Shuttle Services)

There are multiple urban and long-distance bus services connecting Daxing with Beijing and surrounding areas.

  • Urban: Buses bound for different parts of the city (such as Zhongguancun, Beijing Railway Station, Tongzhou, Fangshan, Beijing Capital Airport, Yizhuang and Tiantongyuan) depart from the east side of the first floor (Level 1), next to Gate 20.
  • Night services: These operate after regular services have ended, with routes towards the eastern and western areas of the city.
  • Long-distance: For travel to nearby cities such as Gu'an, Langfang, Baoding or Tianjin, buses depart from the west side of the first floor, next to Gate 15.

  Rent a Car

 

Taxis

Official taxis are available on the kerbside of the first floor (Level 1), outside Gate 18. The journey to central Beijing usually takes between 40 and 90 minutes, depending on traffic, with an estimated fare of between CNY 180 and CNY 250. Please note that between 11:00 pm and 5:00 am a night surcharge applies to the metered fare. Motorway tolls are paid by the passenger. Vehicles located in the side sectors travel towards Beijing, while those in the central sector head towards Hebei Province.

Ride-sharing

Ride-sharing services (such as DiDi) have their designated pick-up area on the mezzanine level (M1) of car park P1, connected to the terminal by a corridor on the second floor. Fares are usually slightly cheaper than taxis, averaging around CNY 120-150.

More information: Official airport website

 
 

Latest updates: May 17, 2026

Transportation Tips to/from the airport

Some of these tips may seem obvious, but they are worth keeping in mind when traveling to or from the airport, especially if you are using public transportation.
 
 1 - To the airport: leave a little earlier than usually recommended. If you take a taxi or a private car service, allow for rush hour traffic, demonstrations, strikes or events that could delay your trip. It always helps to check the local news before you leave.
 
If you book a shared shuttle, keep the company's contact number handy in case the pickup is late. These services usually confirm a scheduled pickup time in advance.
 
If you use public transportation (bus or train), check the schedules (weekends and holidays usually have less frequent service), whether you need to transfer, and how to pay the fare (a transit card, or cash to the driver). These details seem obvious, but knowing them ahead of time can save you from a delay that could cause problems.
 
If you drive a rental car to the airport, check where to return it. Many airports have a dedicated rental car return area.
 
 2 - From the airport: this part is less stressful, since there is no risk of missing a flight. At worst, you will reach your hotel or meeting point a little later than planned.
 
Once you leave the plane, collect your baggage and complete any required arrival procedures. Then follow the signs for ground transportation or ask airport staff.
 
Check bus and train schedules in advance if you arrive late at night, since not all services run 24 hours. The same applies to taxis. If you plan to use a ride-hailing app such as Uber, have it ready on your phone to contact the driver.
 
If you booked a private transfer, a driver will usually be waiting for you with a sign. If you are renting a car, booking in advance gives you more peace of mind. Rental counters are usually located in the arrivals hall.

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