There are 4 ways to get from Novosibirsk to Ust-Kut by plane, train, car, or bus
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 Tolmachevo Airport (OVB) to Ust-Kut Airport (UKX)plane OVB - UKX
4h 21m₽6,733–36,309Train
cheapest- Take the train from Novosibirsk Gl to Lenatrain 092И / ...
33h 25m₽4,000–8,000Drive 1,775.9 km
- Drive from Novosibirsk to Ust-Kutcar 1,775.9 km
28h 3m₽11,203–16,182Train, bus
- Take the train from Novosibirsk Gl to Tuluntrain 010Н / ...
- Take the bus from Tulun to Ust’-Kut, Lenabus 608
33h 41m₽6,207–9,297
Novosibirsk to Ust-Kut by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Novosibirsk to Ust-Kut is to train which costs RUB 4000 - RUB 8000 and takes 33h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Novosibirsk to Ust-Kut is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs RUB 6500 - RUB 37000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Novosibirsk Gl and arriving at Lena. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 33h 25m.
The distance between Novosibirsk and Ust-Kut is 1474 km. The road distance is 1775.9 km.
The best way to get from Novosibirsk to Ust-Kut without a car is to train which takes 33h 25m and costs RUB 4000 - RUB 8000.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Novosibirsk to Ust-Kut, including transfers.
Novosibirsk to Ust-Kut train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Novosibirsk Gl station.
The best way to get from Novosibirsk to Ust-Kut is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs RUB 6500 - RUB 37000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RUB 4000 - RUB 8000 and takes 33h 25m.
Ust-Kut is 1h ahead of Novosibirsk. It is currently 1:55 AM in Novosibirsk and 2:55 AM in Ust-Kut.
Novosibirsk to Ust-Kut train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Lena station.
What companies run services between Novosibirsk, Russia and Ust-Kut, Russia?
S7 Airlines flies from Tolmachevo Airport (OVB) to Ust-Kut Airport (UKX) 5 times a week. Alternatively, Russian Railways (РЖД) operates a train from Novosibirsk Gl to Lena 5 times a week. Tickets cost ₽4,000–8,000 and the journey takes 33h 25m.
- Website
- s7.ru
Flights from Tolmachevo Airport to Ust-Kut Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₽6,500–35,000
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Novosibirsk Gl to Lena
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽4,000–8,000
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽17,000–24,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽4,000–5,500
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽5,500–8,000
Train from Novosibirsk Gl to Tulun
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽3,300–6,500
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽14,000–21,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽3,300–4,400
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽4,700–6,500
- Phone
- 8-950-113-5555
- Website
- Irkutsk Bus Terminal
Bus from Tulun to Ust’-Kut, Lena
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽2,820
- Website
- Irkutsk Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Irkutsk Bus Terminal
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls?, The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, and Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Novosibirsk to Ust-Kut is 1776 km. It takes approximately 28h 3m to drive from Novosibirsk to Ust-Kut.