There are 5 ways to get from Irkutsk to Novokuznetsk by plane, train, bus, taxi, 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 Novokuznetsk Spichenkovo (NOZ)plane IKT - NOZ
4h 47m₽8,307–40,013Train via Iurga 1
cheapest- Take the train from Irkutsk Pas to Iurga 1train 001Э / ...
- Take the train from Iurga 1 to Novokuznecktrain 609Н/609И
37h 21m₽4,965–10,328Train
- Take the train from Irkutsk Pas to Taigatrain 009Н / ...
- Take the train from Taiga to Novokuznecktrain 609Н/609И
37h 12m₽5,020–10,301Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Irkutsk Bus station to Tulunbus 608 / ...
- Take the train from Tulun to Zlobinotrain
- Take the bus from Krasnoyarsk Bus station to Kemerovo Bus stationbus 644
- Take the taxi from Kemerovo Bus station to Plotnikovotaxi
- Take the train from Plotnikovo to Leninsk-Kuzneckii 1train
- Take the bus from Leninsk-Kuznetsky to Novokuznetsk Bus stationbus
37h 13m₽7,912–12,432Drive 1,768.4 km
- Drive from Irkutsk to Novokuznetskcar 1,768.4 km
24h 56m₽12,288–17,749
Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Novokuznetsk Spichenkovo (NOZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Irkutsk to Novokuznetsk is to train via Iurga 1 which costs RUB 4900 - RUB 11000 and takes 37h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Irkutsk to Novokuznetsk is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs RUB 8000 - RUB 40000.
No, there is no direct train from Irkutsk to Novokuznetsk. However, there are services departing from Irkutsk Pas and arriving at Novokuzneck via Taiga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 12m.
The distance between Irkutsk and Novokuznetsk is 1208 km. The road distance is 1768.4 km.
The best way to get from Irkutsk to Novokuznetsk without a car is to train which takes 37h 12m and costs RUB 5000 - RUB 11000.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Irkutsk to Novokuznetsk, including transfers.
Irkutsk to Novokuznetsk train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Irkutsk Pas station.
The best way to get from Irkutsk to Novokuznetsk is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs RUB 8000 - RUB 40000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RUB 5000 - RUB 11000 and takes 37h 12m.
Novokuznetsk is 1h behind Irkutsk. It is currently 3:23 PM in Irkutsk and 2:23 PM in Novokuznetsk.
Irkutsk to Novokuznetsk train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Taiga station.
What companies run services between Irkutsk, Russia and Novokuznetsk, Russia?
S7 Airlines, IrAero, and Red Wings fly from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Novokuznetsk Spichenkovo (NOZ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Irkutsk Pas to Novokuzneck via Taiga in around 37h 12m.
- Website
- s7.ru
Flights from Irkutsk Airport to Novokuznetsk Spichenkovo via Novosibirsk
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽8,000–41,000
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Irkutsk Pas to Taiga
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽3,700–7,000
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽15,000–22,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽3,700–4,800
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽5,000–7,000
Train from Taiga to Novokuzneck
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,300–3,300
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽7,500–11,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,300–1,800
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,300–3,300
Train from Tulun to Zlobino
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,800–4,100
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽9,500–14,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,800–2,500
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽3,000–4,100
Train from Plotnikovo to Leninsk-Kuzneckii 1
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽650–2,200
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽5,500–8,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽650–900
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,600–2,200
Train from Irkutsk Pas to Iurga 1
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽3,800–7,500
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽16,000–23,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽3,800–5,000
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽5,000–7,500
Train from Iurga 1 to Novokuzneck
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,100–3,100
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽7,000–10,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,100–1,600
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,200–3,100
- Phone
- 8-950-113-5555
- Website
- Irkutsk Bus Terminal
Bus from Irkutsk Bus station to Tulun
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽2,225
- Website
- Irkutsk Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Irkutsk Bus Terminal
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Irkutsk to Novokuznetsk is 1768 km. It takes approximately 24h 56m to drive from Irkutsk to Novokuznetsk.