There are 3 ways to get from Irkutsk to Chita by plane, train, or car
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Irkutsk to Chita by train
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The cheapest way to get from Irkutsk to Chita is to train which costs RUB 2500 - RUB 5500 and takes 18h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Irkutsk to Chita is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs RUB 4900 - RUB 29000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Irkutsk Pas and arriving at Chita 2. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h 28m.
The distance between Irkutsk and Chita is 636 km. The road distance is 1024.2 km.
The best way to get from Irkutsk to Chita without a car is to train which takes 18h 28m and costs RUB 2500 - RUB 5500.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Irkutsk to Chita, including transfers.
Irkutsk to Chita train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Irkutsk Pas station.
The best way to get from Irkutsk to Chita is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs RUB 4900 - RUB 29000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RUB 2500 - RUB 5500 and takes 18h 28m.
Chita is 1h ahead of Irkutsk. It is currently 2:24 AM in Irkutsk and 3:24 AM in Chita.
Irkutsk to Chita train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Chita 2 station.
What companies run services between Irkutsk, Russia and Chita, Russia?
IrAero and S7 Airlines fly from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Chita Kadala Airport (HTA) twice daily. Alternatively, Russian Railways (РЖД) operates a train from Irkutsk Pas to Chita 2 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₽2,500–5,500 and the journey takes 18h 28m.
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Irkutsk Pas to Chita 2
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽2,500–5,500
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽11,000–17,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽2,500–3,300
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽3,700–5,500
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Yes, the driving distance between Irkutsk to Chita is 1024 km. It takes approximately 14h 47m to drive from Irkutsk to Chita.