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

The cheapest way to get from Irkutsk to Astana is to bus and train which costs $100 - $180 and takes 2 days 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Irkutsk to Astana is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $110 - $500.

Is there a direct train between Irkutsk and Astana?

No, there is no direct train from Irkutsk to Astana. However, there are services departing from Irkutsk Pas and arriving at Astana Nurly Zhol via Omsk-Pass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

How far is it from Irkutsk to Astana?

The distance between Irkutsk and Astana is 2283 km. The road distance is 2800.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Irkutsk to Astana without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 3h and costs $100 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Irkutsk to Astana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irkutsk to Astana train from?

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

Train or fly from Irkutsk to Astana?

The best way to get from Irkutsk to Astana is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $110 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $300 and takes 2 days 7h.

What is the time difference between Irkutsk and Astana?

Astana is 3h behind Irkutsk. It is currently 7:32 PM in Irkutsk and 4:32 PM in Astana.

Where does the Irkutsk to Astana train arrive?

Irkutsk to Astana train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Omsk-Pass station.

Can I drive from Irkutsk to Astana?

Yes, the driving distance between Irkutsk to Astana is 2800 km. It takes approximately 39h 13m to drive from Irkutsk to Astana.

Where can I stay near Astana?

There are 2624+ hotels available in Astana.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Irkutsk to Astana by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)plane IKT - NQZ
6h 39m
$115–495
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
2d 3h
$104–174
Train
1. Take the train from Irkutsk Pas to Omsk-Passtrain 009Н / ...
2. Take the train from Omsk-Pass to Astana Nurly Zholtrain 146Н
2d 7h
$153–291
Drive 2,800.3 km
1. Drive from Irkutsk to Astanacar 2,800.3 km
39h 13m
$230–332

Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) flights

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8h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,282.8 km
Duration: 6h 39m

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

S7 Airlines, Hunnu Air LLC, and SCAT fly from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Irkutsk Pas to Litsey #9 via Omsk-Pass, Astana Nurly Zhol, and Astana Nurly Zhol in around 2d 7h.

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