What is the cheapest way to get from Moscow to Chelyabinsk?

The cheapest way to get from Moscow to Chelyabinsk is to bus which costs RUB 3700 - RUB 6000 and takes 31h.

What is the fastest way to get from Moscow to Chelyabinsk?

The fastest way to get from Moscow to Chelyabinsk is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs RUB 11000 - RUB 65000.

Is there a direct bus between Moscow and Chelyabinsk?

No, there is no direct bus from Moscow station to Chelyabinsk station. However, there are services departing from Moscow Central Bus Station and arriving at Chelyabinsk Central bus station via Ufa South Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h.

Is there a direct train between Moscow and Chelyabinsk?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kazansky Railway Terminal and arriving at Chelyabinsk-Glavny. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41h 8m.

How far is it from Moscow to Chelyabinsk?

The distance between Moscow and Chelyabinsk is 1547 km. The road distance is 1718.2 km.

How do I travel from Moscow to Chelyabinsk without a car?

The best way to get from Moscow to Chelyabinsk without a car is to bus which takes 31h and costs RUB 3700 - RUB 6000.

How long does it take to get from Moscow to Chelyabinsk?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Moscow to Chelyabinsk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Moscow to Chelyabinsk bus from?

Moscow to Chelyabinsk bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, depart from Moscow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Moscow to Chelyabinsk train from?

Moscow to Chelyabinsk train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Moscow Vostochny Station.

Train, bus or fly from Moscow to Chelyabinsk?

The best way to get from Moscow to Chelyabinsk is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs RUB 11000 - RUB 65000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RUB 3700 - RUB 6000 and takes 31h, you could also train via Moscow Vostochny Station, which costs RUB 5000 - RUB 9000 and takes 31h 49m.

Where does the Moscow to Chelyabinsk bus arrive?

Moscow to Chelyabinsk bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, arrive at Ufa South Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Moscow and Chelyabinsk?

Chelyabinsk is 2h ahead of Moscow. It is currently 8:38 AM in Moscow and 10:38 AM in Chelyabinsk.

Where does the Moscow to Chelyabinsk train arrive?

Moscow to Chelyabinsk train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Chelyabinsk-Glavny station.

Can I drive from Moscow to Chelyabinsk?

Yes, the driving distance between Moscow to Chelyabinsk is 1718 km. It takes approximately 22h 56m to drive from Moscow to Chelyabinsk.

Moscow to Chelyabinsk - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Moscow to Chelyabinsk by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport
best
1. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Chelyabinsk Airport (CEK)SVO - CEK
5h 3m
₽11,412–60,507
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Moscow Central Bus Station to Ufa South Bus Terminal
2. Take the bus from Ufa South Bus Terminal to Chelyabinsk Central bus station767
31h
₽3,737–5,723
Train via Moscow Vostochny Station
1. Take the train from Moscow Vostochny Station to Chelyabinsk-Glavny145А
31h 49m
₽5,067–8,580
Drive 1,718.2 km
1. Drive from Moscow to Chelyabinsk1,718.2 km
22h 56m
₽10,977–15,856
Fly from Moscow Vnukovo
1. Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Chelyabinsk Airport (CEK)VKO - CEK
7h 23m
₽12,143–55,327
Train
1. Take the train from Kazansky Railway Terminal to Chelyabinsk-Glavny392У / ...
41h 8m
₽4,900–8,000

Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Chelyabinsk Airport (CEK) flights

37Weekly Planes

2h 35mAverage Duration

₽11,895Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Moscow to Chelyabinsk.

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Distance: 1,547.2 km
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Moscow, Russia and Chelyabinsk, Russia?

Aeroflot Russian Airlines flies from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Chelyabinsk Airport (CEK) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Moscow Central Bus Station to Chelyabinsk Central bus station via Ufa South Bus Terminal in around 31h.

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