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How to get fromIrkutsk to Shanghaiby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Irkutsk to Shanghai by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane plane IKT - SHA
    9h 29m
    ¥1,130–3,335

  2. Fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane plane IKT - PVG
    5h 40m
    ¥880–3,685

  3. Train via Harbin

    1. Take the train from Irkutsk Pas to Zabaykalsktrain train
    2. Take the train from Manzhouli to Harbin Westtrain train
    3. Take the train from Harbin West to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain train
    2d 13h
    ¥1,548–2,568

  4. Drive 3,395.9 km

    1. Drive from Irkutsk to Shanghaicar car 3,395.9 km
    45h 10m
    ¥2,887–4,171

  5. Fly to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)plane plane IKT - WUX
    2. Take the train from Wuxi to Shanghai stationtrain train
    7h 46m
    ¥1,452–4,416

  6. Fly to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)plane plane IKT - HGH
    2. Take the train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain train
    9h 28m
    ¥1,202–3,474

  7. Fly to Changzhou Benniu Airport, train

    1. Fly from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Changzhou Benniu Airport (CZX)plane plane IKT - CZX
    2. Take the train from Changzhou Station to Shanghai stationtrain train
    13h 15m
    ¥1,466–4,185

  8. Fly to Nantong Xingdong Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Nantong Xingdong Airport (NTG)plane plane IKT - NTG
    2. Take the bus from Jiangsu Tongzhou to Shanghai Zongzhanbus bus
    9h 32m
    ¥1,215–3,475

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Irkutsk Pas to Ulaanbaatartrain train 306
    2. Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Hohhot Stationtrain train 34
    3. Take the train from Hohhot Station to Wuhutrain train
    4. Take the train from Wuhu to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain train
    3d 11h
    ¥1,461–2,407

Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration13h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket¥891Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,739.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 29m

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

Air China, S7 Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Irkutsk Pas to South Shaanxi Road via Zabaykalsk, Manzhouli, Harbin West, Shanghai Hongqiao, and Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station in around 2d 13h.

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