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

The cheapest way to get from Irkutsk to Sanya is to train via Harbin which costs ¥900 - ¥2500 and takes 4 days 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Irkutsk to Sanya is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs ¥1300 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct train between Irkutsk and Sanya?

No, there is no direct train from Irkutsk to Sanya station. However, there are services departing from Irkutsk Pas and arriving at Sanya Station via Zabaykalsk, Manzhouli, Harbin West Station and Haikou Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 2h.

How far is it from Irkutsk to Sanya?

The distance between Irkutsk and Sanya is 3837 km.

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

The best way to get from Irkutsk to Sanya without a car is to train via Harbin which takes 4 days 2h and costs ¥900 - ¥2500.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Irkutsk to Sanya, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irkutsk to Sanya train from?

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

Train or fly from Irkutsk to Sanya?

The best way to get from Irkutsk to Sanya is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs ¥1300 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can train via Harbin, which costs ¥900 - ¥2500 and takes 4 days 2h.

Where does the Irkutsk to Sanya train arrive?

Irkutsk to Sanya train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Zabaykalsk station.

Where can I stay near Sanya?

There are 200+ hotels available in Sanya.

Irkutsk to Sanya - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Irkutsk to Sanya by plane, train, car, or car ferry

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)plane IKT - SYX
6h 36m
¥1,339–5,544
Train via Harbin
cheapest
1. Take the train from Irkutsk Pas to Zabaykalsktrain
2. Take the train from Manzhouli to Harbin Westtrain
3. Take the train from Harbin West Station to Haikoutrain
4. Take the train from Haikou Station to Sanya Stationtrain
4d 2h
¥925–2,499
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Irkutsk to Hai'an Portcar
2. Take the carferry from Hai'an Port to Haikou Portcarferry
3. Drive from Haikou Port to Sanyacar
2d 12h
¥4,119–5,939
Train
1. Take the train from Irkutsk Pas to Zabaykalsktrain
2. Take the train from Manzhouli to Sipingtrain
3. Take the train from Siping to Haikoutrain
4. Take the train from Haikou Station to Sanya Phoenix Airporttrain
4d 8h
¥1,003–2,550
Train via Xinyang
1. Take the train from Irkutsk Pas to Ulaanbaatartrain
2. Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Hohhot Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Hohhot Station to Xinyangtrain
4. Take the train from Xinyang to Wuchangtrain
5. Take the train from Wuchang Station to Sanya Stationtrain
4d 9h
¥1,658–2,978

Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) flights

3Weekly Planes

5h 35mAverage Duration

¥1,356Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,837 km
Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Irkutsk, Russia and Sanya, China?

Aeroflot Russian Airlines flies from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Irkutsk Pas to Xinfeng Street via Zabaykalsk, Manzhouli, Harbin West, Harbin West Station, Haikou Station, Sanya Station, and Sanya Station in around 4d 2h.

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