There are 4 ways to get from Irkutsk to Novaya Chara by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Chara (CZR)plane IKT - CZR
3h 24m₽6,047–31,663Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Irkutsk Bus station to Ust’-Kut, Lenabus 608
- Take the train from Lena to Novaia Charatrain 376Ы/375Э
36h 45m₽5,360–7,990Drive 1,475.3 km
- Drive from Irkutsk to Novaya Characar 1,475.3 km
34h 2m₽9,966–14,395Train
- Take the train from Irkutsk Pas to Kunermatrain 381И
- Take the train from Kunerma to Novaia Charatrain 376Ы/375Э
2d 2h₽5,616–11,244
Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Chara (CZR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irkutsk to Novaya Chara is to bus and train which costs RUB 5000 - RUB 8000 and takes 36h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Irkutsk to Novaya Chara is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs RUB 6000 - RUB 32000.
No, there is no direct train from Irkutsk to Novaya Chara. However, there are services departing from Irkutsk Pas and arriving at Novaia Chara via Kunerma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
The distance between Irkutsk and Novaya Chara is 1054 km. The road distance is 1475.3 km.
The best way to get from Irkutsk to Novaya Chara without a car is to bus and train which takes 36h 45m and costs RUB 5000 - RUB 8000.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Irkutsk to Novaya Chara, including transfers.
Irkutsk to Novaya Chara train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Irkutsk Pas station.
The best way to get from Irkutsk to Novaya Chara is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs RUB 6000 - RUB 32000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RUB 5500 - RUB 12000 and takes 2 days 2h.
Novaya Chara is 1h ahead of Irkutsk. It is currently 6:38 AM in Irkutsk and 7:38 AM in Novaya Chara.
Irkutsk to Novaya Chara train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Kunerma station.
What companies run services between Irkutsk, Russia and Novaya Chara, Russia?
IrAero flies from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Chara (CZR) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Irkutsk Pas to Novaya Chara via Kunerma and Novaia Chara in around 2d 2h.
- Website
- iraero.ru
Flights from Irkutsk Airport to Chara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽5,500–31,000
Flights from Irkutsk Airport to Chara via Chita
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₽6,500–33,000
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Lena to Novaia Chara
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽2,400–5,000
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽11,000–16,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽2,400–3,200
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽3,600–5,000
Train from Irkutsk Pas to Kunerma
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽3,500–7,000
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽15,000–22,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽3,500–4,700
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽4,900–7,000
Train from Kunerma to Novaia Chara
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,900–4,300
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽10,000–14,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,900–2,600
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽3,100–4,300
- Phone
- 8-950-113-5555
- Website
- avtovokzal-on-line.ru
Bus from Irkutsk Bus station to Ust’-Kut, Lena
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽2,820
- Website
- https://avtovokzal-on-line.ru/
- Schedules at
- https://avtovokzal-on-line.ru/map
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Irkutsk to Novaya Chara is 1475 km. It takes approximately 34h 2m to drive from Irkutsk to Novaya Chara.



