Beijing – Badaling (Great Wall) Train

The Great Wall of China is a must-see attraction for tourists in China. The most visited section of the wall is the Great Wall at Badaling.

In response to the popularity of the site, a railway line has been built connecting central Beijing and this section of the wall: line S2. Why should I choose a China Highlights tour of the Great Wall?

Beijing-Badaling Train Schedule

The S2 rail network runs from Huangtudian Railway Station, past Nankou, Badaling and terminated at Yanqing. It is 59 kilometers in length with five stations:

Huangtudian Railway Station (黄土店) - Nankou (南口) - Badaling (八达岭) - Yanqing (延庆站)

How to get to Huangtudian Railway Station: Take subway Line 8 or 13 to Huoying (霍营) Station, take Exit G4, and walk southeastward for 110 meters.

Beijing to Badaling Train Schedule

(Updated on May 24th, 2019)

Train Number	Depart from Huangtudian Railway Station	Arrive at Badaling Railway Station	Dates of Running
S201	07:25	08:39	Everyday
S203	07:49	09:05	Everyday
S205	08:58	10:07	Everyday
S207	09:33	10:42	Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
S209	09:54	10:24	Everyday
S211	11:42	13:10	Everyday
S213	13:14	14:23	Everyday
S287	11:23	12:33	Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
S223	17:04	18:19	Everyday

Badaling to Beijing Train Schedule

(Updated on May 24th, 2019)

Train Number	Depart from Badaling Railway Station	Arrive at Beijing North Station	Dates of Running
S204	07:39	08:55	Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
S206	07:57	09:30	Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
S208	09:42	10:58	Everyday
S216	12:50	14:24	Everyday
S218	14:02	15:30	Everyday
S220	15:16	16:35	Everyday
S222	16:07	17:37	Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
S224	16:52	18:08	Everyday
S226	17:58	19:18	Everyday
S230	19:21	20:51	Everyday
S232	20:06	21:31	Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
S234	20:56	22:22	Everyday

Beijing-Badaling Train Price

It costs 6 CNY ( 0.60 or $1) for a one-way trip witheither hard or soft seats.

Facilities of a Beijing-Badaling Train

There are two kinds of seats in the train: soft seats and hard seats. On-board facilities include air-conditioning/heating, toilets, hotwater dispensers, and a café/bar selling tea, coffee, soft drinks, beer, and snacks.

How to Buy a Beijing-Badaling Train Ticket?

Due to the adjustment of the S2 rail networks, tickets are not available online from China Railway.

Therefore, you will need to go to the stations mentioned below to purchase your tickets.

Train Stations

Beijing Huangtudian Railway Station

Written in Chinese as "北京黄土店火车站"

Located in Huangtudian County, Changping District, the station is 34 kilometers away from Beijing Railway Station. It serves as a departure and terminal station of the S2 rail networks.

Transportation to Huangtudian Railway Station

• By public bus:89, 371, 462, 478, 607
• By subway: The nearest subway station is Huoying Station(霍营站) and the direct lines to the station are Line 8 and Line 13.

Subway Station	Subway Line	Duration	Cost
From Tian'anmen Square	Line 1 (3 stops) - Line 5 (13 stops) - Line 13 (1 stop)	60 m	1 USD (6 CNY)
From Beijing Railway South Station	Line 14 (3 stops) - Line 5 (17 stops)- Line 13 (1 stop)	20 m	0.60 USD (4 CNY)
From Beijing West Railway Station	Line 9 (4 stops) - Line 4 (3 stops) - Line 10 (2 stops) - Line 13 (6 stops)	60 m	1 USD (6 CNY)

• By taxi:

Taxi Stand	Duration	Cost
From Beijing Railway Station	40 m	6 USD (40 CNY)
From Beijing South Railway Station	40 m	6 USD (40 CNY)
From Beijing West Railway Station	30 m	5 USD (35 CNY)