Chelyabinsk to Tomsk by train
Tomsk lies 1,471 km (914 mi) east of Chelyabinsk, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 21 h 9 min at the speeds typical of Russia rail, over roughly 1,795 km (1,115 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chelyabinsk | Tomsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 1.2 million | 574,002 |
| Elevation | 232 m (761 ft) | 122 m (400 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Yekaterinburg) | UTC+7 (Asia/Tomsk) |
| Stations on record | Chelyabinsk Main train station, Mezhozernaya railway station, Churilovo | Tomsk-2 Railway station, Tomsk-1 Railway station |
Clocks in Tomsk are 2 h ahead of Chelyabinsk right now, so a 21 h 9 min journey lands 23 h 9 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book trains from Chelyabinsk to Tomsk
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Staying in Tomsk
Our booking partner lists 23 places to stay in Tomsk. Of the 23 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (19). Guests have left 31 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tomsk from Chelyabinsk?
1,471 km (914 mi) in a straight line, east of Chelyabinsk; by road roughly 1,795 km (1,115 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chelyabinsk to Tomsk by train?
About 21 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chelyabinsk and Tomsk?
Tomsk is 2 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Tomsk against Asia/Yekaterinburg).
Where can I stay in Tomsk?
Our booking partner lists 23 places to stay in Tomsk, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.