The average train between Irkutsk and Karaganda takes 2d 19h and the fastest train takes 2d 14h. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Irkutsk to Karaganda. 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 4 times a week between Irkutsk and Karaganda. The earliest departure is at 4:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Irkutsk is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Karaganda at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2d 19h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Irkutsk to Karaganda. However, there are services departing from Irkutsk station and arriving at Karaganda station via Omsk-Pass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 19h.
Irkutsk to Karaganda train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Irkutsk Pas station.
Irkutsk to Karaganda train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Karaganda Pass station.
The distance between Irkutsk and Karaganda is 2,180.9 km. The road distance is 3,187 km.
You can take a train from Irkutsk Pas to Karaganda Pass via Omsk-Pass in around 2d 11h.