There are 5 ways to get from Irkutsk to Sanya by plane, train, car, or car ferry
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 Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)plane IKT - SYX
6h 36m¥1,440–5,545Train via Harbin
cheapest- Take the train from Irkutsk Pas to Zabaykalsktrain
- Take the train from Manzhouli to Harbin Westtrain
- Take the train from Harbin West Station to Haikoutrain
- Take the train from Haikou Station to Sanya Stationtrain
4d 2h¥944–2,515Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Irkutsk to Hai'an Portcar
- Take the car ferry from Hai'an Port to Haikou Portcarferry
- Drive from Haikou Port to Sanyacar
2d 12h¥4,141–5,970Train
- Take the train from Irkutsk Pas to Zabaykalsktrain
- Take the train from Manzhouli to Sipingtrain
- Take the train from Siping to Haikoutrain
- Take the train from Haikou Station to Sanya Phoenix Airporttrain
4d 8h¥1,022–2,566Train via Xinyang
- Take the train from Irkutsk Pas to Ulaanbaatartrain
- Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Hohhot Stationtrain
- Take the train from Hohhot Station to Xinyangtrain
- Take the train from Xinyang to Wuchangtrain
- Take the train from Wuchang Station to Sanya Stationtrain
4d 9h¥1,458–2,679
Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irkutsk to Sanya is to train via Harbin which costs ¥900 - ¥2600 and takes 4 days 2h.
The fastest way to get from Irkutsk to Sanya is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs ¥1400 - ¥6000.
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.
The distance between Irkutsk and Sanya is 3837 km.
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 - ¥2600.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Irkutsk to Sanya, including transfers.
Irkutsk to Sanya train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Irkutsk Pas station.
The best way to get from Irkutsk to Sanya is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs ¥1400 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can train via Harbin, which costs ¥900 - ¥2600 and takes 4 days 2h.
Irkutsk to Sanya train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Zabaykalsk station.
There are 193+ hotels available in Sanya.
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.
- Website
- aeroflot.ru
Flights from Irkutsk Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–5,500
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Irkutsk Pas to Zabaykalsk
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ¥290–600
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ¥1,200–1,800
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ¥290–390
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ¥410–600
Train from Irkutsk Pas to Zabaykalsk
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ¥290–600
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ¥1,200–1,800
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ¥290–390
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ¥410–600
Train from Manzhouli to Harbin West
- Hard Seat
- ¥95–140
- Hard sleeper
- ¥180–250
- Soft sleeper
- ¥290–380
Train from Manzhouli to Siping
- Hard Seat
- ¥130–180
- Hard sleeper
- ¥240–330
- Soft sleeper
- ¥380–500
Train from Hohhot Station to Xinyang
- Hard Seat
- ¥170–230
- Hard sleeper
- ¥300–420
- Soft sleeper
- ¥480–650
Train from Xinyang to Wuchang
- Hard Seat
- ¥30–45
- Hard sleeper
- ¥65–95
- Soft sleeper
- ¥110–150
Train from Harbin West Station to Haikou
- Hard Seat
- ¥340–480
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥750–950
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥1,000–1,500
Train from Haikou Station to Sanya Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥60–85
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥90–110
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥160–240
Train from Siping to Haikou
- Hard Seat
- ¥320–460
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥700–900
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥1,000–1,400
Train from Xinyang to Wuchang
- Hard Seat
- ¥50–80
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥70–95
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥140–210
Train from Wuchang Station to Sanya Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥180–270
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥400–470
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥550–800
Train from Haikou Station to Sanya Station
- Adult - second class
- ¥100–150
Train from Haikou Station to Sanya Phoenix Airport
- Adult - second class
- ¥110–160
- Phone
- +976-1900-1949
- [email protected]
- Website
- ubtz.mn
Train from Irkutsk Pas to Ulaanbaatar
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥75–170
- Website
- https://www.ubtz.mn/
- Schedules at
- https://eticket.ubtz.mn/schedule
- Book at
- https://eticket.ubtz.mn/
- Compartment coach
- ¥220–270
- Sitting coach
- ¥75–90
- Soft sleeper coach
- ¥140–170
Train from Ulaanbaatar to Hohhot Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 1m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥95–850
- Website
- https://www.ubtz.mn/
- Schedules at
- https://eticket.ubtz.mn/schedule
- Book at
- https://eticket.ubtz.mn/
- Compartment coach
- ¥290–340
- Sitting coach
- ¥95–120
- Soft sleeper coach
- ¥180–210
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Ulaanbaatar to Hohhot Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 34m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Book at
- chinahighlights.com
Car ferry from Hai'an Port to Haikou Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥42
- Schedules at
- https://www.tropicalhainan.com/a-complete-guide-to-haikou-ferry-routes-ticket-prices-and-charges/
- Adult passenger
- ¥42
- Car
- ¥415
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