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

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

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  1. Fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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    1. Fly from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane plane IKT - PVG
    5h 20m
    ¥880–3,685

  2. 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
    ¥1,550–2,572

  3. Drive  3,403.8 km

    1. Drive from Irkutsk to Shanghaicar car 3,403.8 km
    45h
    ¥2,861–4,133

  4. 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
    14h 35m
    ¥1,166–3,185

  5. 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
    8h 53m
    ¥1,102–2,974

  6. Fly to Ningbo Lishe International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB)plane plane IKT - NGB
    2. Take the train from Ningbo to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain train
    10h 2m
    ¥1,144–3,180

  7. Fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

    1. Fly from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane plane IKT - SHA
    7h 14m
    ¥880–3,835

  8. Fly to Yangzhou Taizhou Airport, train

    1. Fly from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Yangzhou Taizhou Airport (YTY)plane plane IKT - YTY
    2. Take the train from Jiangdu to Shanghai stationtrain train
    15h 10m
    ¥1,165–2,955

  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
    ¥1,660–2,705

Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket¥811Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,788.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

S7 Airlines flies from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) 3 times a week. 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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