Rome2Rio

How to get fromShymkent to Irkutskby plane, train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Irkutsk

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Shymkent to Irkutsk by plane, train, bus, 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.

  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT)plane plane CIT - IKT
    6h 32m
    ₽13,478–55,572

  2. Train via Semey

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Shymkent to Semeytrain train
    2. Take the train from Semey to Novosibirsk-Glavnytrain train
    3. Take the train from Novosibirsk Gl to Irkutsk Pastrain train
    3d 11h
    ₽12,443–24,577

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Shymkent to Astana Nurly Zholtrain train
    2. Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Omsk-Passtrain train
    3. Take the train from Omsk-Pass to Irkutsk Pastrain train
    3d 2h
    ₽14,116–26,209

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Karagandy Bus stationbus bus 5
    2. Take the bus from Karagandy Bus station to Novosibirsk Bus stationbus bus 111
    3. Take the bus from Novosibirsk Bus station to Bolotnoebus bus
    4. Take the train from Bolotnaia to Tuluntrain train
    5. Take the bus from Tulun to Irkutsk Bus stationbus bus 608 / ...
    3d 2h
    ₽14,021–17,839

  5. Drive 3,747.6 km

    1. Drive from Shymkent to Irkutskcar car 3,747.6 km
    2d 10h
    ₽25,038–36,166

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Shymkent to Tashkent Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Novosibirsk Bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Novosibirsk Bus station to Bolotnoebus bus
    4. Take the train from Bolotnaia to Irkutsk Pastrain train
    3d 7h
    ₽920,356–924,523

Shymkent to Irkutsk by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration3d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket₽14,116Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shymkent to Irkutsk.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,835.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Shymkent, Kazakhstan and Irkutsk, Russia?

S7 Airlines and SCAT fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shymkent to Irkutsk Pas via Astana Nurly Zhol and Omsk-Pass in around 3d 2h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

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 French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options?, Slovenia: Getting from Ljubljana to Lake Bled, and Italian Lakes: Getting around by train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers