What is the cheapest way to get from Almaty to Chita?

The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Chita is to bus and train which costs RUB 9500 - RUB 15000 and takes 4 days 11h.

What is the fastest way to get from Almaty to Chita?

The fastest way to get from Almaty to Chita is to fly which takes 10h 30m and costs RUB 12000 - RUB 50000.

Is there a direct train between Almaty and Chita?

No, there is no direct train from Almaty to Chita. However, there are services departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Chita 2 via Novosibirsk Gl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 18h.

How far is it from Almaty to Chita?

The distance between Almaty and Chita is 2880 km. The road distance is 3876.6 km.

How do I travel from Almaty to Chita without a car?

The best way to get from Almaty to Chita without a car is to train which takes 3 days 18h and costs RUB 17000 - RUB 34000.

How long does it take to get from Almaty to Chita?

It takes approximately 10h 30m to get from Almaty to Chita, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Almaty to Chita train from?

Almaty to Chita train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), depart from Almaty 2 station.

Train or fly from Almaty to Chita?

The best way to get from Almaty to Chita is to fly which takes 10h 30m and costs RUB 12000 - RUB 50000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RUB 17000 - RUB 34000 and takes 3 days 18h.

What is the time difference between Almaty and Chita?

Chita is 4h ahead of Almaty. It is currently 12:34 PM in Almaty and 4:34 PM in Chita.

Where does the Almaty to Chita train arrive?

Almaty to Chita train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), arrive at Novosibirsk-Glavny station.

Can I drive from Almaty to Chita?

Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Chita is 3877 km. It takes approximately 2 days 8h to drive from Almaty to Chita.

Almaty to Chita - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Almaty to Chita by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Chita Kadala Airport (HTA)plane ALA - HTA
10h 30m
₽12,798–49,313
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Saparzhai bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Ölgiibus
3. Take the bus from Ölgii to Dragon Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Ulan-Udetrain
5. Take the train from Ulan-Ude to Chita 2train
4d 11h
₽9,754–14,291
Train
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Novosibirsk-Glavnytrain 301Ц
2. Take the train from Novosibirsk Gl to Chita 2train 010Н / ...
3d 18h
₽17,877–33,293
Drive 3,876.6 km
1. Drive from Almaty to Chitacar 3,876.6 km
2d 8h
₽26,191–37,831

Almaty to Chita by train

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3d 18hAverage Duration

₽17,877Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,879.8 km
Duration: 10h 30m

What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Chita, Russia?

S7 Airlines and Aeroflot Russian Airlines fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Chita Kadala Airport (HTA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Almaty 2 to Chita 2 via Novosibirsk Gl in around 3d 18h.

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