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How to get fromIrkutsk to Chelyabinskby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Chelyabinsk Airport (CEK)plane plane IKT - CEK
    6h 24m
    ₽12,334–50,390

  2. Train via Chany

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Irkutsk Pas to Chanytrain train 001Э
    2. Take the train from Chany to Chelyabinsk-Glavnytrain train 203Н
    2d 5h
    ₽7,767–14,618

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Irkutsk Bus station to Tulunbus bus 608 / ...
    2. Take the train from Tulun to Bolotnaiatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bolotnoe to Novosibirsk Bus stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Novosibirsk Bus station to Astana Saparzhai Bus stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Astana Saparzhai Bus station to Chelyabinsk Yuzhniye Vorotabus bus 123
    2d 21h
    ₽12,862–18,462

  4. Drive 3,254.8 km

    1. Drive from Irkutsk to Chelyabinskcar car 3,254.8 km
    46h 21m
    ₽21,990–31,763

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Irkutsk Pas to Kamyshlovtrain train 069Ь
    2. Take the train from Kamyshlov to Chelyabinsk-Glavnytrain train 345E / ...
    2d 16h
    ₽8,610–16,044

Irkutsk to Chelyabinsk by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket₽8,610Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,811.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Irkutsk, Russia and Chelyabinsk, Russia?

S7 Airlines, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Chelyabinsk Airport (CEK) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Irkutsk Pas to Chelyabinsk-Glavny via Chany in around 2d 5h.

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