What is the cheapest way to get from Saint Petersburg to Irkutsk?

The cheapest way to get from Saint Petersburg to Irkutsk is to train which costs RUB 12000 - RUB 23000 and takes 3 days 15h.

What is the fastest way to get from Saint Petersburg to Irkutsk?

The fastest way to get from Saint Petersburg to Irkutsk is to fly which takes 8h 7m and costs RUB 18000 - RUB 75000.

Is there a direct train between Saint Petersburg and Irkutsk?

No, there is no direct train from Saint Petersburg to Irkutsk. However, there are services departing from Spasskaya and arriving at Irkutsk Pas via Ladozhsky Railway Terminal and Kirov. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 15h.

How far is it from Saint Petersburg to Irkutsk?

The distance between Saint Petersburg and Irkutsk is 4455 km. The road distance is 5666.5 km.

How do I travel from Saint Petersburg to Irkutsk without a car?

The best way to get from Saint Petersburg to Irkutsk without a car is to train which takes 3 days 15h and costs RUB 12000 - RUB 23000.

How long does it take to get from Saint Petersburg to Irkutsk?

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Saint Petersburg to Irkutsk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saint Petersburg to Irkutsk train from?

Saint Petersburg to Irkutsk train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Ladozhsky Railway Terminal station.

Train or fly from Saint Petersburg to Irkutsk?

The best way to get from Saint Petersburg to Irkutsk is to fly which takes 8h 7m and costs RUB 18000 - RUB 75000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RUB 12000 - RUB 23000 and takes 3 days 15h.

What is the time difference between Saint Petersburg and Irkutsk?

Irkutsk is 5h ahead of Saint Petersburg. It is currently 6:44 PM in Saint Petersburg and 11:44 PM in Irkutsk.

Where does the Saint Petersburg to Irkutsk train arrive?

Saint Petersburg to Irkutsk train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Kirov station.

Can I drive from Saint Petersburg to Irkutsk?

Yes, the driving distance between Saint Petersburg to Irkutsk is 5667 km. It takes approximately 3 days 4h to drive from Saint Petersburg to Irkutsk.

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT)plane LED - IKT
8h 7m
₽18,410–70,516
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ladozhsky Railway Terminal to Kirovtrain
2. Take the train from Kirov to Irkutsk Pastrain
3d 15h
₽12,260–22,586
Drive 5,666.5 km
1. Drive from Saint Petersburg to Irkutskcar 5,666.5 km
3d 4h
₽38,998–56,330
Bus, train via Perm
1. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Cheboksary Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Cheboksary Bus station to Perm' Bus stationbus
3. Take the train from Perm 2 to Tuluntrain
4. Take the bus from Tulun to Irkutsk Bus stationbus
3d 23h
₽13,899–23,277
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Dybenko to Vologdabus
2. Take the bus from Vologda Bus station to Danilovbus
3. Take the train from Danilov to Irkutsk Pastrain
4d

Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT) flights

32Weekly Planes

7h 54mAverage Duration

₽18,059Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,455.4 km
Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Saint Petersburg, Russia and Irkutsk, Russia?

S7 Airlines, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, and Ural Airlines fly from Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Spasskaya to Irkutsk Pas via Ladozhskaya, Ladozhsky Railway Terminal, and Kirov in around 3d 15h.

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