Harbin Metro Information
The Harbin metro system has gained recognition as the first metro network to be built in the extremely cold and high altitude regions of China. Owned by the Harbin Municipal People’s Government, it currently operates on 1 line with a total of 18 stations. The metro started operating just three years ago, on 26 September 2013. From a small network of just 17km in length, it is expected to grow to almost 90km in length by 2018. By then, it is expected to have 3 lines instead of just 1.
Harbin Metro Map
Map of Harbin Metro showing different lines. Click on the map to enlarge it or download the Harbin Metro map in PDF format.
Harbin Metro Lines, Hours, Tickets
| Line | Terminals (District) |
Opened | Hours | Fares | Stations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Line 1 | Hadongzhan (Daowai) |
Hananzhan (Nangang) |
2013 | 6.00 AM till 9.30 PM | Y2-Y4(Based on distance) | 18 |
Line 1 runs between the Xinjiang Street and East Huagong Road stations over a length of twenty seven kilometers. The construction of this line has been taken up in three phases and upon completion, it will have as many as twenty five stations along the stretch. The stations of Taipingqiao, Tobacco Factory and Museum are planned as interchange points for Lines 3,4 and 2 respectively. The month of September 2013 witnessed the section of the route lying between South Railway Station and East Railway Station being put into service while the rest of the route soon followed suit.
Currently Line 1, is the only line along which the Harbin metro runs, serving a total of 18 stations along its way. The names of which are as follows:
- Hadongzhan
- Huashujie
- Jiatongxueyuan
- Taipingqiao
- Gongchengdaxue
- Yanchang
- Yidayiyuan
- Bowuguan
- Tieluju
- Hagongda
- Xidaqiao
- Hexinglu
- Xuefulu
- Ligongdaxue
- Heilongjiangdaxue
- Yidaeryuan
- Hada
- Hananzhan
Harbin Metro Timings
The Harbin Metro begins operations at around 06:00 am in the morning and runs till about 21:30 pm, during the winter.
Harbin Metro Fares
Just like most of the metro system in China, the Harbin Metro system also calculates the fares through a distance-based approach. The price range of the fares, like depending on one’s distance of travel.
Fare Structure:
Base Fare:
- For trips up to 4 kilometers: ¥2
Distance-Based Fare:
- For trips between 4 and 12 kilometers: ¥3
- For trips between 12 and 20 kilometers: ¥4
- For trips over 20 kilometers: ¥5
Discounts and Concessions:
Elderly and Disabled: Eligible for discounted or free travel with proper identification.
Students: Often eligible for discounted fares with a valid student ID.
Children: Children below a certain height (typically 1.2 meters) travel for free when accompanied by a paying adult.