What is the cheapest way to get from Irkutsk to Altai Mountains?

The cheapest way to get from Irkutsk to Altai Mountains is to train and bus and taxi which costs $65 - $110 and takes 2 days 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Irkutsk to Altai Mountains?

The fastest way to get from Irkutsk to Altai Mountains is to fly and taxi which takes 11h 24m and costs $260 - $650.

How far is it from Irkutsk to Altai Mountains?

The distance between Irkutsk and Altai Mountains is 1342 km. The road distance is 1571.8 km.

How do I travel from Irkutsk to Altai Mountains without a car?

The best way to get from Irkutsk to Altai Mountains without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 2 days 4h and costs $150 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Irkutsk to Altai Mountains?

It takes approximately 14h 43m to get from Irkutsk to Altai Mountains, including transfers.

Can I drive from Irkutsk to Altai Mountains?

Yes, the driving distance between Irkutsk to Altai Mountains is 1572 km. It takes approximately 32h 41m to drive from Irkutsk to Altai Mountains.

Irkutsk to Altai Mountains - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Irkutsk to Altai Mountains by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Khovd Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Khovd Airport (HVD)plane IKT - HVD
2. Take the taxi from Khovd Airport (HVD) to Altai Mountainstaxi
14h 43m
$194–584
Train, bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the train from Irkutsk Pas to Ulaanbaatartrain 306
2. Take the bus from Dragon Bus Terminal to Ölgiibus Ub
3. Take the taxi from Ölgii to Altai Mountainstaxi
2d 5h
$66–101
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Irkutsk Bus station to Baykalsk Stroitel'bus 544
2. Take the train from Baikalsk to Pereemnaiatrain
3. Take the taxi from Pereemnaia to Temniktaxi
4. Take the train from Temnik to Naushkitrain
5. Take the bus from Sühbaatar to Dragon Bus Terminalbus
6. Take the bus from Dragon Bus Terminal to Ölgiibus Ub
7. Take the taxi from Ölgii to Altai Mountainstaxi
2d 4h
$157–303
Drive 1,571.8 km
1. Drive from Irkutsk to Altai Mountainscar 1,571.8 km
32h 41m
$146–211
Fly to Ölgii Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Ölgii Airport (ULG)plane IKT - ULG
2. Take the taxi from Ölgii Airport (ULG) to Altai Mountainstaxi
11h 24m
$261–639
Fly to Ulaangom, taxi
1. Fly from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Ulaangom (ULO)plane IKT - ULO
2. Take the taxi from Ulaangom (ULO) to Altai Mountainstaxi
20h 32m
$334–734
Fly to Gorno-Altaysk Airport, drive
1. Fly from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Gorno-Altaysk Airport (RGK)plane IKT - RGK
2. Drive from Gorno-Altaysk Airport (RGK) to Altai Mountainscar
15h 57m
$164–564
Train, bus, taxi #2
1. Take the train from Irkutsk Pas to Ulaanbaatartrain
2. Take the bus from Dragon Bus Terminal to Ölgiibus Ub
3. Take the taxi from Ölgii to Altai Mountainstaxi
2d 5h
$101–191

Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Khovd Airport (HVD) flights

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10h 10mAverage Duration

$95Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Irkutsk to Altai Mountains.

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Distance: 1,341.7 km
Duration: 14h 43m

What companies run services between Irkutsk, Russia and Altai Mountains, Bayan-Ölgiy, Mongolia?

There is no direct connection from Irkutsk to Altai Mountains. However, you can take the taxi to Irkutsk Airport (IKT) airport, fly to Khovd Airport (HVD), then take the taxi to Altai Mountains. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Baykalsk Stroitel', walk to Baikalsk, take the train to Pereemnaia, take the taxi to Temnik, take the train to Naushki, take the train to Sühbaatar, walk to Sühbaatar, take the bus to Dragon Bus Terminal, take the bus to Ölgii, then take the taxi to Altai Mountains.

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