There are 4 ways to get from Magnitogorsk to Chelyabinsk by train, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Magnitogorsk Pass to Chelyabinsk-Glavnytrain 346C
6h 55m₽1,461–3,590Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Magnitogorsk to Chelyabinsk306.3 km
5h 12m₽460Drive 306.3 km
- Drive from Magnitogorsk to Chelyabinskcar 306.3 km
4h₽2,133–3,081Taxi
- Take the taxi from Magnitogorsk to Chelyabinsktaxi 306.3 km
4h₽4,800–6,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Magnitogorsk to Chelyabinsk is to rideshare which costs RUB 460 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Magnitogorsk to Chelyabinsk is to drive which takes 4h and costs RUB 2100 - RUB 3100.
No, there is no direct train from Magnitogorsk to Chelyabinsk. However, there are services departing from Magnitogorsk Pass and arriving at Chelyabinsk-Glavny via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Magnitogorsk and Chelyabinsk is 382 km. The road distance is 306.3 km.
The best way to get from Magnitogorsk to Chelyabinsk without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs RUB 1400 - RUB 3600.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Magnitogorsk to Chelyabinsk, including transfers.
Magnitogorsk to Chelyabinsk train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Magnitogorsk Pass station.
Magnitogorsk to Chelyabinsk train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Chelyabinsk-Glavny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Magnitogorsk to Chelyabinsk is 306 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Magnitogorsk to Chelyabinsk.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Magnitogorsk and Chelyabinsk. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Magnitogorsk, Russia and Chelyabinsk, Russia?
Russian Railways (РЖД) operates a train from Magnitogorsk Pass to Chelyabinsk-Glavny 4 times a week. Tickets cost ₽1,300–3,400 and the journey takes 6h 43m.
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Magnitogorsk Pass to Chelyabinsk-Glavny
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,300–3,400
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽8,000–11,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,300–1,800
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,400–3,400
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Magnitogorsk to Chelyabinsk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₽460
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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