How to get from Irkutsk to Chita
3 ways, 628 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Flybest | 6h 28m | ₽6,040–9,370 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 18h 26m | ₽3,990–5,300 estimated |
| Taxi | 18h 26m | ₽26,600–39,900 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Irkutsk to Chita?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 6h 28m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 628 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Irkutsk to Chita?
- Drive is the cheapest, from ₽3,990. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How long is the flight from Irkutsk to Chita?
- About 44 min in the air (IKT → DME), about 6h 28m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run ₽6,040–9,370; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Chita from Irkutsk by road?
- About 1095 km, roughly 18h 26m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ₽3,990–5,300; tolls and parking are extra.