The average train between Ulan-Ude and Irkutsk takes 7h 50m and the fastest train takes 7h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Ulan-Ude 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 every 4 hours between Ulan-Ude and Irkutsk. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ulan-Ude is at 6:57 PM which arrives into Irkutsk at 2:52 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ulan-Ude station and arriving at Irkutsk station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.
Ulan-Ude to Irkutsk train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Ulan-Ude station.
Ulan-Ude to Irkutsk train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Irkutsk Pas station.
The distance between Ulan-Ude and Irkutsk is 232.2 km. The road distance is 395 km.
Russian Railways (РЖД) operates a train from Ulan-Ude to Irkutsk Pas 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₽1,400–3,500 and the journey takes 7h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.