There are 5 ways to get from Irkutsk to Ulan-Ude by plane, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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 Ulan-Ude (UUD)plane IKT - UUD
1h 10m₽3,607–22,733Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Irkutsk to Ulan-Ude446.4 km
7h 30m₽689Train
- Take the train from Irkutsk Pas to Ulan-Udetrain 002Э / ...
7h 57m₽1,400–8,500Drive 446.4 km
- Drive from Irkutsk to Ulan-Udecar 446.4 km
6h 28m₽3,015–4,356Taxi
- Take the taxi from Irkutsk to Ulan-Udetaxi 446.4 km
6h 28m₽8,500–11,000
Irkutsk to Ulan-Ude by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irkutsk to Ulan-Ude is to rideshare which costs RUB 689 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Irkutsk to Ulan-Ude is to fly which takes 1h 10m and costs RUB 3600 - RUB 23000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Irkutsk Pas and arriving at Ulan-Ude. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 57m.
The distance between Irkutsk and Ulan-Ude is 242 km. The road distance is 446.4 km.
The best way to get from Irkutsk to Ulan-Ude without a car is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs RUB 1400 - RUB 8500.
It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Irkutsk to Ulan-Ude, including transfers.
Irkutsk to Ulan-Ude train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Irkutsk Pas station.
The best way to get from Irkutsk to Ulan-Ude is to fly which takes 1h 10m and costs RUB 3600 - RUB 23000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RUB 1400 - RUB 8500 and takes 7h 57m.
Irkutsk to Ulan-Ude train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Ulan-Ude station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irkutsk to Ulan-Ude is 446 km. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Irkutsk to Ulan-Ude.
What companies run services between Irkutsk, Russia and Ulan-Ude, Russia?
IrAero and S7 Airlines fly from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Ulan-Ude (UUD) twice daily. Alternatively, Russian Railways (РЖД) operates a train from Irkutsk Pas to Ulan-Ude 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₽1,400–3,500 and the journey takes 7h 57m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Irkutsk Pas to Ulan-Ude
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽1,400–3,500
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽8,000–12,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,400–1,900
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,500–3,500
- Phone
- +976-1900-1949
- [email protected]
- Website
- ubtz.mn
Train from Irkutsk Pas to Ulan-Ude
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₽420–950
- Website
- https://www.ubtz.mn/
- Schedules at
- https://eticket.ubtz.mn/schedule
- Book at
- https://eticket.ubtz.mn/
- Compartment coach
- ₽1,200–1,500
- Sitting coach
- ₽420–500
- Soft sleeper coach
- ₽800–950
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Irkutsk Pas to Ulan-Ude
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₽2,600–8,500
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽6,000–8,500
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽7,500–10,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽2,600–3,400
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Irkutsk to Ulan-Ude
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽689
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₽8,500–11,000
Citymobil
- Phone
- +7 3952 28-82-88
- Website
- city-mobil.ru
Maxim
- Phone
- +7 3952 500-600
- Website
- taximaxim.ru
Yandex Taxi
- Phone
- +7 3952 224-224
- Website
- taxi.yandex.ru
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Irkutsk and Ulan-Ude. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.