There are 5 ways to get from Irkutsk to Erenhot by plane, 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
best- Fly from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL)plane IKT - ERL
10h 24m¥1,180–5,600Train via Erenhot
cheapest- Take the train from Irkutsk Pas to Ulaanbaatartrain 306
- Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Erenhottrain 34
38h 48m¥150–879Drive 1,569 km
- Drive from Irkutsk to Erenhotcar 1,569 km
25h 29m¥1,349–1,948Train
- Take the train from Irkutsk Pas to Ulaanbaatartrain 306
- Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Erliantrain 4654/4651
39h¥1,075–1,660Train #2
- Take the train from Irkutsk Pas to Ulaanbaatartrain 306И
- Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Erliantrain 4654/4651
39h¥1,303–2,259
Irkutsk to Erenhot by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Irkutsk to Erenhot is to train via Erenhot which costs ¥150 - ¥900 and takes 38h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Irkutsk to Erenhot is to fly which takes 10h 24m and costs ¥1100 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct train from Irkutsk to Erenhot. However, there are services departing from Irkutsk Pas and arriving at Erenhot via Ulaanbaatar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 48m.
The distance between Irkutsk and Erenhot is 1176 km. The road distance is 1569 km.
The best way to get from Irkutsk to Erenhot without a car is to train via Erenhot which takes 38h 48m and costs ¥150 - ¥900.
It takes approximately 10h 24m to get from Irkutsk to Erenhot, including transfers.
Irkutsk to Erenhot train services, operated by Ulaanbaatar Railway, depart from Irkutsk Pas station.
The best way to get from Irkutsk to Erenhot is to fly which takes 10h 24m and costs ¥1100 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can train via Erenhot, which costs ¥150 - ¥900 and takes 38h 48m.
Irkutsk to Erenhot train services, operated by Ulaanbaatar Railway, arrive at Ulaanbaatar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irkutsk to Erenhot is 1569 km. It takes approximately 25h 29m to drive from Irkutsk to Erenhot.
What companies run services between Irkutsk, Russia and Erenhot, China?
S7 Airlines, Hunnu Air LLC, and Beijing Capital fly from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Irkutsk Pas to Erenhot via Ulaanbaatar and Erenhot in around 38h 48m.
- Website
- hunnuair.com
Flights from Irkutsk Airport to Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport via Ulaanbaatar
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–12,000
- Website
- intl.jdair.net
Flights from Irkutsk Airport to Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport via Beijing Daxing
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–5,500
- Phone
- +976-1900-1949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ulaanbaatar Railway
Train from Irkutsk Pas to Ulaanbaatar
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥75–160
- Website
- Ulaanbaatar Railway
- Schedules at
- Ulaanbaatar Railway
- Book at
- Ulaanbaatar Railway
- Compartment coach
- ¥220–260
- Sitting coach
- ¥75–90
- Soft sleeper coach
- ¥140–160
Train from Ulaanbaatar to Erenhot
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 3m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥60–700
- Website
- Ulaanbaatar Railway
- Schedules at
- Ulaanbaatar Railway
- Book at
- Ulaanbaatar Railway
- Compartment coach
- ¥170–210
- Sitting coach
- ¥60–70
- Soft sleeper coach
- ¥110–130
Train from Irkutsk Pas to Ulaanbaatar
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥75–160
- Website
- Ulaanbaatar Railway
- Schedules at
- Ulaanbaatar Railway
- Book at
- Ulaanbaatar Railway
- Compartment coach
- ¥220–260
- Sitting coach
- ¥75–90
- Soft sleeper coach
- ¥140–160
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Ulaanbaatar to Erlian
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Book at
- chinahighlights.com
Train from Ulaanbaatar to Erlian
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Book at
- chinahighlights.com
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Irkutsk Pas to Ulaanbaatar
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥300–800
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ¥550–800
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ¥1,100–1,500
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ¥300–380
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