There are 4 ways to get from Shenyang to Irkutsk by plane, train, or car
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Fly from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport
best- Fly from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT)plane SHE - IKT
12h 43m₽12,477–29,537Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shenyang to Manzhoulitrain Manzhouli
- Take the train from Zabaykalsk to Irkutsk Pastrain 327И
2d 4h₽7,225–19,150Drive 2,618.8 km
- Drive from Shenyang to Irkutskcar 2,618.8 km
39h 36m₽28,033–40,492Train to Dandong Langtou Airport, fly
- Take the train from Shenyang North to Dandongtrain
- Fly from Dandong Langtou Airport (DDG) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT)plane DDG - IKT
19h 5m₽15,973–38,329
Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shenyang to Irkutsk is to train which costs RUB 7000 - RUB 20000 and takes 2 days 4h.
The fastest way to get from Shenyang to Irkutsk is to fly which takes 12h 43m and costs RUB 12000 - RUB 30000.
No, there is no direct train from Shenyang to Irkutsk. However, there are services departing from Qingniandajie and arriving at Irkutsk Pas via Shenyang, Manzhouli and Zabaykalsk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
The distance between Shenyang and Irkutsk is 1890 km. The road distance is 2618.8 km.
The best way to get from Shenyang to Irkutsk without a car is to train which takes 2 days 4h and costs RUB 7000 - RUB 20000.
It takes approximately 12h 43m to get from Shenyang to Irkutsk, including transfers.
Shenyang to Irkutsk train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Shenyang station.
The best way to get from Shenyang to Irkutsk is to fly which takes 12h 43m and costs RUB 12000 - RUB 30000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RUB 7000 - RUB 20000 and takes 2 days 4h.
Shenyang to Irkutsk train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Manzhouli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shenyang to Irkutsk is 2619 km. It takes approximately 39h 36m to drive from Shenyang to Irkutsk.
What companies run services between Shenyang, China and Irkutsk, Russia?
Air China, Juneyao Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Qingniandajie to Irkutsk Pas via Shenyang Station, Shenyang, Manzhouli, and Zabaykalsk in around 2d 4h.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport to Irkutsk Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽12,000–29,000
Flights from Dandong Langtou Airport to Irkutsk Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽14,000–35,000
- Website
- s7.ru
Flights from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport to Irkutsk Airport via Shanghai Pudong
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₽15,000–65,000
Flights from Dandong Langtou Airport to Irkutsk Airport via Shanghai Pudong
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₽17,000–75,000
- Website
- iraero.ru
Flights from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport to Irkutsk Airport via Hefei
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₽14,000–65,000
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Zabaykalsk to Irkutsk Pas
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₽3,600–7,000
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽15,000–22,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽3,600–4,700
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽5,000–7,000
Train from Shenyang North to Dandong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,100–2,400
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ₽1,100–1,600
- Adult - 1st Class
- ₽1,600–2,400
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