What is the cheapest way to get from Almaty to Irkutsk?

The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Irkutsk is to train which costs RUB 15000 - RUB 31000 and takes 2 days 23h.

What is the fastest way to get from Almaty to Irkutsk?

The fastest way to get from Almaty to Irkutsk is to fly which takes 8h 48m and costs RUB 10000 - RUB 45000.

Is there a direct train between Almaty and Irkutsk?

No, there is no direct train from Almaty to Irkutsk. However, there are services departing from Almaty 2 and arriving at Irkutsk Pas via Novosibirsk Gl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 23h.

How far is it from Almaty to Irkutsk?

The distance between Almaty and Irkutsk is 2274 km. The road distance is 3077 km.

How do I travel from Almaty to Irkutsk without a car?

The best way to get from Almaty to Irkutsk without a car is to train which takes 2 days 23h and costs RUB 15000 - RUB 31000.

How long does it take to get from Almaty to Irkutsk?

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Almaty to Irkutsk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Almaty to Irkutsk train from?

Almaty to Irkutsk train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), depart from Almaty 2 station.

Train or fly from Almaty to Irkutsk?

The best way to get from Almaty to Irkutsk is to fly which takes 8h 48m and costs RUB 10000 - RUB 45000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RUB 15000 - RUB 31000 and takes 2 days 23h.

What is the time difference between Almaty and Irkutsk?

Irkutsk is 3h ahead of Almaty. It is currently 8:35 AM in Almaty and 11:35 AM in Irkutsk.

Where does the Almaty to Irkutsk train arrive?

Almaty to Irkutsk train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), arrive at Novosibirsk-Glavny station.

Can I drive from Almaty to Irkutsk?

Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Irkutsk is 3077 km. It takes approximately 2 days 2h to drive from Almaty to Irkutsk.

Almaty to Irkutsk - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Fly
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1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT)plane ALA - IKT
8h 48m
₽10,808–44,121
Train
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Novosibirsk-Glavnytrain 301Ц
2. Take the train from Novosibirsk Gl to Irkutsk Pastrain 010Н / ...
2d 23h
₽15,920–30,186
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Saparzhai bus stationbus 205
2. Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Barnaul Bus stationbus
3. Take the train from Barnaul to Novosibirsk-Glavnytrain
4. Take the train from Novosibirsk Gl to Tuluntrain
5. Take the bus from Tulun to Irkutsk Bus stationbus 608 / ...
3d 7h
Drive 3,077 km
1. Drive from Almaty to Irkutskcar 3,077 km
2d 2h
₽20,732–29,946

Almaty to Irkutsk by train

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Distance: 2,273.7 km
Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Irkutsk, Russia?

S7 Airlines and Aeroflot Russian Airlines fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Almaty 2 to Irkutsk Pas via Novosibirsk Gl in around 2d 23h.

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