The train between Bishkek and Irkutsk takes 4d 2h. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Bishkek to Irkutsk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice a week between Bishkek and Irkutsk. The earliest departure is at 5:20 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Bishkek is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Irkutsk at 9:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Chu and take an average of 4d 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bishkek to Irkutsk. However, there are services departing from Bishkek station and arriving at Irkutsk station via Chu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4d 2h.
Bishkek to Irkutsk train services, operated by Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ), depart from Bischkek 2 station.
Bishkek to Irkutsk train services, operated by Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ), arrive at Irkutsk Pas station.
The distance between Bishkek and Irkutsk is 2,439.4 km. The road distance is 3,858 km.
You can take a train from Bischkek 2 to Irkutsk Pas via Chu, Kapshagay, and Novosibirsk Gl in around 3d 13h.
