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Trip Overview

The average train between Irkutsk and Ulan-Ude takes 8h 1m and the fastest train takes 7h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Irkutsk to Ulan-Ude. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 1m
Duration
395 km
Distance
₽3,000
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Irkutsk to Ulan-Ude train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Irkutsk and Ulan-Ude. The earliest departure is at 8:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irkutsk is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Ulan-Ude at 6:01 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    train train 7h 57m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 7h 59m • Direct
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    train train 8h 9m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 7h 57m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 7h 59m • Direct
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    train train 8h 9m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 7h 57m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 7h 59m • Direct
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    train train 8h 9m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 7h 57m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 7h 59m • Direct
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    train train 8h 9m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 7h 57m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 7h 59m • Direct
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    train train 8h 9m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 7h 57m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 7h 59m • Direct
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    train train 8h 9m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 7h 57m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    train train 7h 59m • Direct
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    train train 8h 9m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 7h 57m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    train train 7h 59m • Direct
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    train train 8h 9m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 7h 57m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    train train 7h 59m • Direct
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    train train 8h 9m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 7h 57m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 22, 2026

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    train train 7h 59m • Direct
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    train train 8h 9m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 7h 57m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 23, 2026

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    train train 7h 59m • Direct
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    train train 8h 9m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Irkutsk to Ulan-Ude? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Irkutsk to Ulan-Ude.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 394.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Irkutsk, Russia and Ulan-Ude, Russia?

Russian Railways (РЖД) operates a train from Irkutsk Pas to Ulan-Ude 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₽1,400–3,500 and the journey takes 7h 57m. Two other operators also service this route.

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