There are 7 ways to get from China to Irkutsk by plane, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport
best- Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT)plane PEK - IKT
6h 5m₽10,609–27,758Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chongqing North to Lanzhoutrain
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Hohhottrain
- Take the train from Hohhot Station to Ulaanbaatartrain
- Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Irkutsk Pastrain 305
3d 17h₽6,438–22,452Train via Harbin
- Take the train from Chongqing North to Zhengzhou Easttrain
- Take the train from Zhengzhou East to Harbin Westtrain
- Take the train from Harbin West to Manzhoulitrain
- Take the train from Zabaykalsk to Irkutsk Pastrain
2d 13h₽21,838–34,752Drive 3,325.3 km
- Drive from Chongqing to Irkutskcar 3,325.3 km
46h 26m₽33,854–48,899Train to Beijing Daxing International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Caoqiao to Beijing Daxing International Airporttrain
- Fly from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT)plane PKX - IKT
6h 26m₽7,679–35,851Fly from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
- Fly from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT)plane WUH - IKT
9h 25m₽12,356–34,431Train, taxi
- Take the train from Chongqing West to Lanzhoutrain
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Huadetrain
- Take the train from Huade to Shangdutrain
- Take the taxi from Shangdu to Wulanhadataxi
- Take the train from Wulanhada to Ulaanbaatartrain
- Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Irkutsk Pastrain 305
4d 1h₽17,924–33,324
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from China to Irkutsk is to train which costs RUB 6000 - RUB 23000 and takes 3 days 17h.
The fastest way to get from China to Irkutsk is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs RUB 10000 - RUB 28000.
No, there is no direct train from China to Irkutsk. However, there are services departing from Lianglukou and arriving at Irkutsk Pas via Chongqing North, Zhengzhou East, Harbin West, Manzhouli and Zabaykalsk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.
The distance between China and Irkutsk is 1685 km. The road distance is 3325.3 km.
The best way to get from China to Irkutsk without a car is to train via Harbin which takes 2 days 13h and costs RUB 21000 - RUB 35000.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from China to Irkutsk, including transfers.
China to Irkutsk train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Chongqing North station.
The best way to get from China to Irkutsk is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs RUB 10000 - RUB 28000. Alternatively, you can train via Harbin, which costs RUB 21000 - RUB 35000 and takes 2 days 13h.
China to Irkutsk train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Zhengzhou East station.
Yes, the driving distance between China to Irkutsk is 3325 km. It takes approximately 46h 26m to drive from China to Irkutsk.
What companies run services between China and Irkutsk, Russia?
Air China flies from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Lianglukou to Irkutsk Pas via S Square of Chongqing N station, Chongqing North, Zhengzhou East, Harbin West, Manzhouli, and Zabaykalsk in around 2d 13h.
- Website
- s7.ru
Flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Irkutsk Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽7,000–35,000
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Irkutsk Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽10,000–27,000
Flights from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to Irkutsk Airport via Beijing Capital International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽12,000–34,000
Train from Chongqing North to Zhengzhou East
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₽5,700–6,200
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ₽5,700–6,200
- 1st Class Seat
- ₽9,000–10,500
- Business Class Seat
- ₽13,000–20,000
Train from Zhengzhou East to Harbin West
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽9,500–11,000
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ₽9,500–11,000
- 1st Class Seat
- ₽16,000–18,000
- Business Class Seat
- ₽23,000–34,000
Train from Harbin West to Manzhouli
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,200–3,000
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- Hard Seat
- ₽1,200–1,600
- Hard sleeper
- ₽2,200–3,000
- Soft sleeper
- ₽3,500–4,600
Train from Lanzhou to Huade
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,700–4,300
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- Hard Seat
- ₽1,700–2,400
- Hard sleeper
- ₽3,100–4,300
- Soft sleeper
- ₽5,000–7,000
Train from Huade to Shangdu
- Hard Seat
- ₽200–270
- Hard sleeper
- ₽480–700
- Soft sleeper
- ₽800–1,100
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Zabaykalsk to Irkutsk Pas
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₽3,600–7,000
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽15,000–22,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽3,600–4,700
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽5,000–7,000
- Phone
- +86-010-96165
- Website
- Beijing International Airport
Train from Caoqiao to Beijing Daxing International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₽330–430
- Website
- Beijing International Airport
Train from Chongqing North to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽3,100–7,500
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ₽3,100–4,300
- Adult - 1st Class
- ₽5,000–7,500
- Phone
- +86 010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Lanzhou to Hohhot
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,300–2,900
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
Train from Hohhot Station to Ulaanbaatar
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₽14,000–22,000
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Book at
- chinahighlights.com
Train from Wulanhada to Ulaanbaatar
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₽13,000–22,000
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Book at
- chinahighlights.com
- Phone
- +976-1900-1949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ulaanbaatar Railway
Train from Hohhot Station to Ulaanbaatar
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,100–10,000
- Website
- Ulaanbaatar Railway
- Schedules at
- Ulaanbaatar Railway
- Book at
- Ulaanbaatar Railway
- Compartment coach
- ₽3,400–4,100
- Sitting coach
- ₽1,100–1,400
- Soft sleeper coach
- ₽2,100–2,500
Train from Ulaanbaatar to Irkutsk Pas
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₽900–2,000
- Website
- Ulaanbaatar Railway
- Schedules at
- Ulaanbaatar Railway
- Book at
- Ulaanbaatar Railway
- Compartment coach
- ₽2,700–3,200
- Sitting coach
- ₽900–1,100
- Soft sleeper coach
- ₽1,600–2,000
Train from Ulaanbaatar to Irkutsk Pas
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₽900–2,000
- Website
- Ulaanbaatar Railway
- Schedules at
- Ulaanbaatar Railway
- Book at
- Ulaanbaatar Railway
- Compartment coach
- ₽2,700–3,200
- Sitting coach
- ₽900–1,100
- Soft sleeper coach
- ₽1,600–2,000
Train from Huade to Shangdu
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽450–1,200
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ₽450–650
- Hard Sleeper
- ₽1,000–1,200
- Soft Sleeper
- ₽1,600–2,100
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- ₽900–1,100
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