There are 5 ways to get from Novokuznetsk to Irkutsk by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car
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 Novokuznetsk Spichenkovo (NOZ) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT)plane NOZ - IKT
8h 5m₽7,816–34,972Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Novokuznetsk Bus station to Novosibirsk Airport Tolmachevobus
- Take the train from Novosibirsk Gl to Irkutsk Pastrain 010Н / ...
40h 26m₽5,659–11,200Bus, taxi, train
- Take the bus from Novokuznetsk Bus station to Leninsk-Kuznetskybus
- Take the taxi from Leninsk-Kuznetsky to Kemerovo Bus stationtaxi
- Take the bus from Kemerovo Bus station to Krasnoyarsk Bus stationbus 644
- Take the train from Krasnoiarsk to Tuluntrain
- Take the bus from Tulun to Irkutsk Bus stationbus 608 / ...
35h 32m₽7,851–10,840Train
- Take the train from Novokuzneck to Topkitrain
- Take the train from Topki to Bolotnaiatrain
- Take the train from Bolotnaia to Irkutsk Pastrain
37h 38m₽5,778–12,869Drive 1,769.4 km
- Drive from Novokuznetsk to Irkutskcar 1,769.4 km
24h 58m₽12,009–17,347
Novokuznetsk Spichenkovo (NOZ) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Novokuznetsk to Irkutsk is to bus and train which costs RUB 5500 - RUB 12000 and takes 40h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Novokuznetsk to Irkutsk is to fly which takes 8h 5m and costs RUB 7500 - RUB 35000.
No, there is no direct train from Novokuznetsk to Irkutsk. However, there are services departing from Novokuzneck and arriving at Irkutsk Pas via Topki and Bolotnaia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 38m.
The distance between Novokuznetsk and Irkutsk is 1208 km. The road distance is 1769.4 km.
The best way to get from Novokuznetsk to Irkutsk without a car is to bus and taxi and train which takes 35h 32m and costs RUB 7500 - RUB 11000.
It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Novokuznetsk to Irkutsk, including transfers.
Novokuznetsk to Irkutsk train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Novokuzneck station.
The best way to get from Novokuznetsk to Irkutsk is to fly which takes 8h 5m and costs RUB 7500 - RUB 35000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RUB 5500 - RUB 13000 and takes 37h 38m.
Irkutsk is 1h ahead of Novokuznetsk. It is currently 9:06 AM in Novokuznetsk and 10:06 AM in Irkutsk.
Novokuznetsk to Irkutsk train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Topki station.
What companies run services between Novokuznetsk, Russia and Irkutsk, Russia?
S7 Airlines, Red Wings, and three other airlines fly from Novokuznetsk Spichenkovo (NOZ) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Novokuzneck to Irkutsk Pas via Topki and Bolotnaia in around 37h 38m.
- Website
- s7.ru
Flights from Novokuznetsk Spichenkovo to Irkutsk Airport via Novosibirsk
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽8,500–39,000
- Website
- iraero.ru
Flights from Novokuznetsk Spichenkovo to Irkutsk Airport via Ulan-Ude
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₽8,000–37,000
- Website
- aeroflot.ru
Flights from Novokuznetsk Spichenkovo to Irkutsk Airport via Krasnoyarsk
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₽7,000–34,000
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Krasnoiarsk to Tulun
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽1,900–4,200
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽9,500–14,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,900–2,500
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽3,000–4,200
Train from Novokuzneck to Topki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,000–2,800
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽6,500–9,500
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,000–1,400
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,000–2,800
Train from Topki to Bolotnaia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽850–2,600
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽6,000–9,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽850–1,200
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,800–2,600
Train from Bolotnaia to Irkutsk Pas
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽3,900–7,500
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽16,000–23,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽3,900–5,500
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽5,000–7,500
Train from Novosibirsk Gl to Irkutsk Pas
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽4,100–8,000
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽17,000–24,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽4,100–5,500
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽5,500–8,000
- Phone
- 8-800-775-45-73
- Website
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Novokuznetsk Bus station to Leninsk-Kuznetsky
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₽1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Novokuznetsk Bus station to Novosibirsk Airport Tolmachevo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,500–2,100
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
- Phone
- +7 (391) 220-11-72
- Website
- krasavtovokzal.ru
Bus from Kemerovo Bus station to Krasnoyarsk Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,408
- Schedules at
- krasavtovokzal.ru
- Phone
- 8-950-113-5555
- Website
- avtovokzal-on-line.ru
Bus from Tulun to Irkutsk Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽2,257
- Website
- https://avtovokzal-on-line.ru/
- Schedules at
- https://avtovokzal-on-line.ru/map
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- ₽950–1,200
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Novokuznetsk to Irkutsk is 1769 km. It takes approximately 24h 58m to drive from Novokuznetsk to Irkutsk.







