Bratsk to Chita by train
Chita lies 897 km (557 mi) south-east of Bratsk, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 53 min at the speeds typical of Russia rail, over roughly 1,094 km (680 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Bratsk | Chita | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 256,600 | 349,005 |
| Elevation | 443 m (1,453 ft) | 690 m (2,264 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Irkutsk) | UTC+9 (Asia/Chita) |
| Stations on record | Gidrostroitel railway station, Novobratsk railway station | Chita II, Peschanka railway station, Chita-1 Station |
Clocks in Chita are 1 h ahead of Bratsk right now, so a 12 h 53 min journey lands 13 h 53 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Chita from Bratsk?
897 km (557 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bratsk; by road roughly 1,094 km (680 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bratsk to Chita by train?
About 12 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bratsk and Chita?
Chita is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Chita against Asia/Irkutsk).
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.