Tianjin International Cruise Home Port is situated in the Binhai New Area, approximately 180 kilometers southeast of Beijing. It is easily accessible from Beijing by high-speed train or by road, making it convenient for travelers arriving in or departing from Beijing.
The best way to travel from Beijing to Tianjin International Cruise Home Port depends on your preferences and budget. Here are a few options:
Fastest Way by Bullet Train
For individual travelers, the best, or the most convenient and efficient way to travel between Beijing and Tianjin is by high-speed train, or specifically to take a bullet train from Beijing South Station to Binhai station (滨海站) in Tianjin.
Kindly remind you that your bullet destination is Binhai Station (in Binhai New Area) and not Tianjin Station, not Binhai West, not any other stations, but just Binhai Station (滨海站).
Binhai Station ( 滨海站) is the closest station to Tianjin International Cruise Home Port (天津国际邮轮母港) on the Beijing – Tianjin intercity railway. The train ride takes about one hour and around 70 yuan per person.
You can either buy your train ticket on the spot in Beijing South Railway Station, not worrying the tickets would be sold out since there are 25 daily bullet trains going between Beijing and Binhai. Of course, if you have an exact date for your travel, it is much safer and convenient to purchase your ticket online through trip.com or other reliable travel websites.
Arriving at Binhai Station, you need to take a taxi to Tianjin International Cruise Home Port. Tianjin Cruise Port is located about 30 km to the southeast of Binhai Station. The 40-minute taxi rise costs 80-100 yuan. You either pay cash or in Chinese way of payment, namely Alipay or Weichat Pay. So the whole trip: Train + Taxi takes about 2 hours, costing within 200 yuan.
Most Flexible Option – Private Car or Taxi
You can hire a private car or take a taxi from Beijing to Tianjin International Cruise Home Port. This option provides flexibility and convenience, especially if you have a lot of luggage. The travel time by car or taxi is around 2-3 hours, depending on traffic conditions.
Please, just take care that in late Autumn or winter there is a great possibility of heavy fog on the highway between Beijing and Tianjin Cruise Port. Check the weather report before choosing the option to go to Tianjin Cruise Port.
Most Convenient Door to Door Shuttle Bus
Some cruise lines and travel agencies offer shuttle bus services from designated locations in Beijing to Tianjin International Cruise Home Port.
This can be a convenient option if you prefer a direct transfer without worrying about logistics. Check with your cruise line or travel agency to see if they offer shuttle services.
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