The train between Irkutsk and Almaty takes 3d 4h. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Irkutsk to Almaty. 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 4 times a week between Irkutsk and Almaty. The service departs Irkutsk at 3:32 AM at night, which arrives into Almaty at 05:30:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3d 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Irkutsk to Almaty. However, there are services departing from Irkutsk Pas station and arriving at Almaty 2 station via Novosibirsk Gl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 4h.
Irkutsk to Almaty train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Irkutsk Pas station.
Irkutsk to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), arrive at Almaty 2 station.
The distance between Irkutsk and Almaty is 2261.5 km. The road distance is 3084 km.
You can take a train from Irkutsk Pas to Almaty 2 via Novosibirsk-Glavny in around 3d.
