The average train between Irkutsk and Almaty takes 3d 6h and the fastest train takes 3d 3h. There is at least one train per day from Irkutsk to Almaty. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Irkutsk and Almaty. The earliest departure is at 3:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Irkutsk is at 6:40 AM which arrives into Almaty at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3d 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Irkutsk to Almaty. However, there are services departing from Irkutsk station and arriving at Almaty station via Novosibirsk Gl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3d 6h.
Irkutsk to Almaty train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Irkutsk Pas station.
Irkutsk to Almaty train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Almaty 2 station.
The distance between Irkutsk and Almaty is 2,261.5 km. The road distance is 3,293 km.
You can take a train from Irkutsk Pas to Almaty 2 via Novosibirsk-Glavny in around 3d 2h.
