The average train between Irkutsk and Karaganda takes 3d 5h and the fastest train takes 2d 23h. The train runs, on average, 3 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 3 times a week between Irkutsk and Karaganda. The service departs Irkutsk at 4:00 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Karaganda at 12:21:00. All services require a transfer at Omsk-Pass and take an average of 3d 5h. 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 Pas station and arriving at Karaganda Pass station via Omsk-Pass station and Astana Nurly Zhol station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 5h.
Irkutsk to Karaganda train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Irkutsk Pas station.
Irkutsk to Karaganda train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Karaganda Pass station.
The distance between Irkutsk and Karaganda is 2180.9 km. The road distance is 2805 km.
You can take a train from Irkutsk Pas to Karaganda Pass via Omsk-Pass and Astana Nurly Zhol in around 2d 11h.
