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

The cheapest way to get from Irkutsk to Ürümqi is to bus and train which costs ¥1200 - ¥1700 and takes 3 days 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Irkutsk to Ürümqi is to fly which takes 10h 22m and costs ¥1300 - ¥4000.

Is there a direct train between Irkutsk and Ürümqi?

No, there is no direct train from Irkutsk to Ürümqi. However, there are services departing from Irkutsk Pas and arriving at Ürümqi South via Ulaanbaatar, Baiyinchagan, Jining South and Ürümqi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 12h.

How far is it from Irkutsk to Ürümqi?

The distance between Irkutsk and Ürümqi is 1583 km. The road distance is 2129.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Irkutsk to Ürümqi without a car is to bus and train which takes 3 days 7h and costs ¥1200 - ¥1700.

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

It takes approximately 10h 22m to get from Irkutsk to Ürümqi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irkutsk to Ürümqi train from?

Irkutsk to Ürümqi train services, operated by Russian Railways (RZhD), depart from Irkutsk Pas station.

Train or fly from Irkutsk to Ürümqi?

The best way to get from Irkutsk to Ürümqi is to fly which takes 10h 22m and costs ¥1300 - ¥4000. Alternatively, you can train via Baiyinchagan, which costs ¥2300 - ¥4000 and takes 3 days 12h.

What is the time difference between Irkutsk and Ürümqi?

Ürümqi is 2h behind Irkutsk. It is currently 5:19 PM in Irkutsk and 3:19 PM in Ürümqi.

Where does the Irkutsk to Ürümqi train arrive?

Irkutsk to Ürümqi train services, operated by Russian Railways (RZhD), arrive at Ulaanbaatar station.

Can I drive from Irkutsk to Ürümqi?

Yes, the driving distance between Irkutsk to Ürümqi is 2130 km. It takes approximately 40h 18m to drive from Irkutsk to Ürümqi.

Where can I stay near Ürümqi?

There are 61+ hotels available in Ürümqi.

Irkutsk to Ürümqi - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Irkutsk to Ürümqi by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)plane IKT - URC
10h 22m
¥1,340–3,945
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Irkutsk Bus station to Tulunbus 608 / ...
2. Take the train from Tulun to Bolotnaiatrain
3. Take the bus from Bolotnoe to Novosibirsk Bus stationbus
4. Take the bus from Novosibirsk Bus station to Astana Saparzhai Bus stationbus
5. Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Ürümqibus
3d 7h
¥1,221–1,666
Train via Baiyinchagan
1. Take the train from Irkutsk Pas to Ulaanbaatartrain
2. Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Baiyinchagantrain
3. Take the train from Baiyinchagan to Jining South Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Jining South to Ürümqitrain
3d 12h
¥2,342–3,998
Drive 2,129.7 km
1. Drive from Irkutsk to Ürümqicar 2,129.7 km
40h 18m
¥1,804–2,606
Train
1. Take the train from Irkutsk Pas to Ulaanbaatartrain 306
2. Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Hohhot Stationtrain 34
3. Take the train from Hohhot East to Ürümqitrain
3d 12h
¥1,319–2,451

Irkutsk to Ürümqi by train

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3d 12hAverage Duration

¥2,342Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,582.6 km
Duration: 10h 22m

What companies run services between Irkutsk, Russia and Ürümqi, China?

Air China, Avia Traffic Company, and eight other airlines fly from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Irkutsk Pas to Ürümqi South via Ulaanbaatar, Baiyinchagan, Jining South, and Ürümqi in around 3d 12h.

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