There are 5 ways to get from Harbin to Chita by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) to Chita Kadala Airport (HTA)plane HRB - HTA
6h 54m₽11,822–51,154Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Harbin to Manzhoulitrain Harbin
- Take the bus from Manzhouli to Chita Bus stationbus
24h 18m₽3,986–6,096Train, bus via Anda
- Take the train from Harbin to Andatrain
- Take the train from Anda to Manzhoulitrain
- Take the bus from Manzhouli to Chita Bus stationbus
23h 15m₽4,594–6,937Drive 1,439 km
- Drive from Harbin to Chitacar 1,439 km
16h 35m₽15,416–22,268Train
- Take the train from Harbin to Manzhoulitrain Harbin
- Take the train from Zabaykalsk to Chita 2train 327И
24h 47m₽4,556–14,416
Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) to Chita Kadala Airport (HTA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harbin to Chita is to train and bus which costs RUB 3900 - RUB 6500 and takes 24h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Harbin to Chita is to fly which takes 6h 54m and costs RUB 11000 - RUB 55000.
No, there is no direct train from Harbin to Chita. However, there are services departing from Harbin and arriving at Chita 2 via Manzhouli and Zabaykalsk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 47m.
The distance between Harbin and Chita is 1237 km. The road distance is 1439 km.
The best way to get from Harbin to Chita without a car is to train and bus via Anda which takes 23h 15m and costs RUB 4500 - RUB 7000.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Harbin to Chita, including transfers.
Harbin to Chita train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Harbin station.
The best way to get from Harbin to Chita is to fly which takes 6h 54m and costs RUB 11000 - RUB 55000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RUB 4500 - RUB 15000 and takes 24h 47m.
Chita is 1h ahead of Harbin. It is currently 7:40 AM in Harbin and 8:40 AM in Chita.
Harbin to Chita train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Manzhouli station.
What companies run services between Harbin, China and Chita, Russia?
Aurora, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) to Chita Kadala Airport (HTA) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Harbin to Chita 2 via Manzhouli and Zabaykalsk in around 24h 47m.
- Website
- flyaurora.ru
Flights from Harbin Taiping International Airport to Chita Kadala Airport via Vladivostok
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Monday
- Estimated price
- ₽10,000–49,000
- Phone
- (86)12306
- Website
- China Railways D-Class
Train from Harbin to Anda
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₽800–1,400
- Schedules at
- China Railways D-Class
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ₽800–1,100
- Adult - 1st Class
- ₽950–1,400
- Phone
- 8 (3022) 35-99-66
- Website
- chitaavtovokzal.ru
Bus from Manzhouli to Chita Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₽2,500
- Schedules at
- chitaavtovokzal.ru
Bus from Manzhouli to Chita Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₽2,500
- Schedules at
- chitaavtovokzal.ru
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Harbin to Chita is 1439 km. It takes approximately 16h 35m to drive from Harbin to Chita.