What is the cheapest way to get from Saint Petersburg to Chita?

The cheapest way to get from Saint Petersburg to Chita is to train which costs RUB 14000 - RUB 26000 and takes 4 days 18h.

What is the fastest way to get from Saint Petersburg to Chita?

The fastest way to get from Saint Petersburg to Chita is to fly which takes 10h 25m and costs RUB 20000 - RUB 80000.

Is there a direct train between Saint Petersburg and Chita?

No, there is no direct train from Saint Petersburg to Chita. However, there are services departing from Moskovsky Railway Terminal and arriving at Chita 2 via Komsomolskaya, Moscow Vostochny Station and Vladimir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 4h.

How far is it from Saint Petersburg to Chita?

The distance between Saint Petersburg and Chita is 4935 km. The road distance is 6666.7 km.

How do I travel from Saint Petersburg to Chita without a car?

The best way to get from Saint Petersburg to Chita without a car is to train via Moscow which takes 4 days 4h and costs RUB 14000 - RUB 44000.

How long does it take to get from Saint Petersburg to Chita?

It takes approximately 10h 25m to get from Saint Petersburg to Chita, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saint Petersburg to Chita train from?

Saint Petersburg to Chita train services, operated by Russian Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Moskovsky Railway Terminal station.

Train or fly from Saint Petersburg to Chita?

The best way to get from Saint Petersburg to Chita is to fly which takes 10h 25m and costs RUB 20000 - RUB 80000. Alternatively, you can train via Moscow, which costs RUB 14000 - RUB 44000 and takes 4 days 4h.

What is the time difference between Saint Petersburg and Chita?

Chita is 6h ahead of Saint Petersburg. It is currently 5:47 AM in Saint Petersburg and 11:47 AM in Chita.

Where does the Saint Petersburg to Chita train arrive?

Saint Petersburg to Chita train services, operated by Russian Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Leningradsky Railway Terminal station.

Can I drive from Saint Petersburg to Chita?

Yes, the driving distance between Saint Petersburg to Chita is 6667 km. It takes approximately 3 days 18h to drive from Saint Petersburg to Chita.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Chita Kadala Airport (HTA)plane LED - HTA
10h 25m
₽20,390–75,486
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ladozhsky Railway Terminal to Buitrain
2. Take the train from Bui to Chita 2train
4d 18h
₽14,160–25,686
Train via Moscow
1. Take the train from Moskovsky Railway Terminal to Leningradsky Railway Terminaltrain
2. Take the train from Moscow Vostochny Station to Vladimirtrain
3. Take the train from Vladimir to Chita 2train
4d 4h
₽14,479–43,880
Drive 6,666.7 km
1. Drive from Saint Petersburg to Chitacar 6,666.7 km
3d 18h
₽45,849–66,226
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Cheboksary Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Cheboksary Bus station to Perm' Bus stationbus
3. Take the train from Perm 2 to Chita 2train
4d 17h
₽14,642–25,020

Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Chita Kadala Airport (HTA) flights

16Weekly Planes

9h 18mAverage Duration

₽20,004Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,934.9 km
Duration: 10h 25m

What companies run services between Saint Petersburg, Russia and Chita, Russia?

Aeroflot Russian Airlines, S7 Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Chita Kadala Airport (HTA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Moskovsky Railway Terminal to Chita 2 via Leningradsky Railway Terminal, Komsomolskaya, Cherkizovskaya, Moscow Vostochny Station, and Vladimir in around 4d 4h.

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