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

The cheapest way to get from Chita to Harbin is to bus and train which costs ¥320 - ¥500 and takes 24h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chita to Harbin is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs ¥850 - ¥3800.

Is there a direct train between Chita and Harbin?

No, there is no direct train from Chita to Harbin. However, there are services departing from Chita 2 and arriving at Harbin via Zabaykalsk and Manzhouli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 14m.

How far is it from Chita to Harbin?

The distance between Chita and Harbin is 1238 km. The road distance is 1439.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Chita to Harbin without a car is to bus and train via Anda which takes 23h 20m and costs ¥370 - ¥600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Chita to Harbin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chita to Harbin train from?

Chita to Harbin train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Chita 2 station.

Train or fly from Chita to Harbin?

The best way to get from Chita to Harbin is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs ¥850 - ¥3800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥360 - ¥1200 and takes 27h 14m.

What is the time difference between Chita and Harbin?

Harbin is 1h behind Chita. It is currently 6:46 AM in Chita and 5:46 AM in Harbin.

Where does the Chita to Harbin train arrive?

Chita to Harbin train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Zabaykalsk station.

Can I drive from Chita to Harbin?

Yes, the driving distance between Chita to Harbin is 1439 km. It takes approximately 16h 35m to drive from Chita to Harbin.

Where can I stay near Harbin?

There are 113+ hotels available in Harbin.

Chita to Harbin - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chita to Harbin by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Chita Kadala Airport (HTA) to Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB)plane HTA - HRB
6h 51m
¥893–3,777
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chita Bus station to Manzhoulibus
2. Take the train from Manzhouli to Harbintrain Harbin
24h 23m
¥326–497
Bus, train via Anda
1. Take the bus from Chita Bus station to Manzhoulibus
2. Take the train from Manzhouli to Andatrain
3. Take the train from Anda to Harbintrain
23h 20m
¥376–567
Drive 1,439.4 km
1. Drive from Chita to Harbincar 1,439.4 km
16h 35m
¥1,210–1,748
Train
1. Take the train from Chita 2 to Zabaykalsktrain 328И
2. Take the train from Manzhouli to Harbintrain Harbin
27h 14m
¥369–1,149

Chita Kadala Airport (HTA) to Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) flights

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Distance: 1,237.7 km
Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Chita, Russia and Harbin, China?

IrAero, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chita Kadala Airport (HTA) to Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chita 2 to Harbin via Zabaykalsk and Manzhouli in around 27h 14m.

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