The average train between Chita and Irkutsk takes 18h 47m and the fastest train takes 18h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Chita to Irkutsk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Chita and Irkutsk. The earliest departure is at 4:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Chita is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Irkutsk at 3:05 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 18h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chita station and arriving at Irkutsk station. Services depart 5 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 18h 47m.
Chita to Irkutsk train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Chita 2 station.
Chita to Irkutsk train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Irkutsk Pas station.
The distance between Chita and Irkutsk is 628.1 km. The road distance is 875 km.
Russian Railways (РЖД) operates a train from Chita 2 to Irkutsk Pas 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₽2,500–5,500 and the journey takes 18h 18m.