Driving from Chita to Ulan-Ude
Ulan-Ude lies 405 km (251 mi) west of Chita, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 6 h 10 min without stops, over roughly 494 km (307 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Chita | Ulan-Ude | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 349,005 | 360,278 |
| Elevation | 690 m (2,264 ft) | 536 m (1,759 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Chita) | UTC+8 (Asia/Irkutsk) |
Clocks in Ulan-Ude are 1 h behind Chita right now, so a 6 h 10 min journey lands only 5 h 10 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Ulan-Ude from Chita?
405 km (251 mi) in a straight line, west of Chita; by road roughly 494 km (307 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chita to Ulan-Ude by car?
About 6 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chita and Ulan-Ude?
Ulan-Ude is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Irkutsk against Asia/Chita).
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.