Krasnoyarsk to Chita by train
Chita lies 1,408 km (875 mi) east of Krasnoyarsk, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 20 h 14 min at the speeds typical of Russia rail, over roughly 1,718 km (1,067 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Krasnoyarsk | Chita | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 1.1 million | 349,005 |
| Elevation | 182 m (597 ft) | 690 m (2,264 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Krasnoyarsk) | UTC+9 (Asia/Chita) |
| Stations on record | Krasnoyarsk railway station, Yenisei railway station, Bugach station | Chita II, Peschanka railway station, Chita-1 Station |
Clocks in Chita are 2 h ahead of Krasnoyarsk right now, so a 20 h 14 min journey lands 22 h 14 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Chita from Krasnoyarsk?
1,408 km (875 mi) in a straight line, east of Krasnoyarsk; by road roughly 1,718 km (1,067 mi).
How long does it take to get from Krasnoyarsk to Chita by train?
About 20 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Krasnoyarsk and Chita?
Chita is 2 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Chita against Asia/Krasnoyarsk).
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.