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Bus from Chelyabinsk to Ekaterinburg

The bus from Chelyabinsk to Ekaterinburg is a direct intercity service, covering roughly 309 km in about 5 h, with tickets from around 1,800 RUB. Prices and departure times vary by carrier and date — check the live options before you book.

Distance
~309 km
Travel time
About 5 h
Ticket from
1,800 RUB
Type
Direct, no transfers

Find tickets Chelyabinsk → Ekaterinburg →

How long is the trip?

Plan for about 5 h on the road between Chelyabinsk and Ekaterinburg (about 309 km). Long-distance coaches make scheduled rest stops, and document checks may add time at checkpoints — keep your passport handy.

Tickets and payment

Buy online and show the e-ticket QR code on your phone — no printing needed. Russian cards (Mir) and SBP work everywhere; foreign Visa/Mastercard generally do not, so carry some cash in rubles as a backup. See our guide to buying a ticket and payment options.

Full schedule, prices and booking are on the Russian page: автобус Chelyabinsk — Ekaterinburg.