There are 5 ways to get from Astrakhan to Irkutsk by plane, train, car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport (ASF) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT)ASF - IKT
10h 58m₽29,436–120,528Train
cheapest- Take the train from Astrahan 1 to Tyumen
- Take the train from Tyumen to Irkutsk Pas
3d 22h₽13,327–21,947Drive 4,826.5 km
- Drive from Astrakhan to Irkutsk4,826.5 km
2d 21h₽31,899–46,076Train via Omsk
- Take the train from Astrakhan to Atyrau
- Take the train from Atyrau to Kokshetau-1
- Take the train from Kokshetau-1 to Omsk-Pass
- Take the train from Omsk-Pass to Irkutsk Pas
3d 23h₽17,396–32,330Bus, train
- Take the bus from Astrakhan Bus station to Salaryevo Bus Station
- Take the bus from Moscow, International Bus Station to Kirov
- Take the train from Kirov to Zuevka
- Take the train from Zuevka to Tulun
- Take the bus from Tulun to Irkutsk Bus station
4d 4h₽22,582–38,670
Astrakhan to Irkutsk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Astrakhan to Irkutsk is to train which costs RUB 13000 - RUB 22000 and takes 3 days 22h.
The fastest way to get from Astrakhan to Irkutsk is to fly which takes 10h 58m and costs RUB 29000 - RUB 130000.
No, there is no direct train from Astrakhan to Irkutsk. However, there are services departing from Astrahan 1 and arriving at Irkutsk Pas via Tyumen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 22h.
The distance between Astrakhan and Irkutsk is 4052 km. The road distance is 4826.5 km.
The best way to get from Astrakhan to Irkutsk without a car is to train which takes 3 days 22h and costs RUB 13000 - RUB 22000.
It takes approximately 10h 58m to get from Astrakhan to Irkutsk, including transfers.
Astrakhan to Irkutsk train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Astrahan 1 station.
The best way to get from Astrakhan to Irkutsk is to fly which takes 10h 58m and costs RUB 29000 - RUB 130000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RUB 13000 - RUB 22000 and takes 3 days 22h.
Irkutsk is 4h ahead of Astrakhan. It is currently 4:14 PM in Astrakhan and 8:14 PM in Irkutsk.
Astrakhan to Irkutsk train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Tyumen station.
What companies run services between Astrakhan, Russia and Irkutsk, Russia?
Aeroflot Russian Airlines flies from Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport (ASF) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Astrahan 1 to Irkutsk Pas via Tyumen in around 3d 22h.
- Website
- aeroflot.ru
Flights from Astrakhan/Narimanovo Airport to Irkutsk Airport via Moscow Sheremetyevo
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 26m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₽29,000–120,000
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Astrahan 1 to Tyumen
- Ave. Duration
- 47h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽6,000–10,000
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽26,000–36,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽6,000–9,000
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽7,000–10,000
Train from Tyumen to Irkutsk Pas
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽7,000–12,000
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽30,000–42,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽7,000–11,000
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽8,000–12,000
Train from Omsk-Pass to Irkutsk Pas
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽6,000–10,000
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽25,000–35,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽6,000–8,500
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽7,000–10,000
Train from Kirov to Zuevka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽900–2,400
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽4,200–6,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽900–1,300
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽1,600–2,400
Train from Zuevka to Tulun
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽8,500–14,000
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽36,000–50,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽8,500–12,000
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽9,500–14,000
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Astrakhan to Atyrau
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽4,900–9,500
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- ₽4,900–7,000
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ₽6,500–9,500
Train from Kokshetau-1 to Omsk-Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽5,000–10,000
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- ₽5,000–7,500
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ₽7,000–10,000
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Atyrau to Kokshetau-1
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,500–3,100
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ₽2,300–3,100
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- ₽1,500–2,200
- Phone
- 8-800-775-45-73
- Website
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Astrakhan Bus station to Salaryevo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽2,900–4,100
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
- Phone
- +373 (689) 78-455
- bon_voyage_tour@list.ru
- Website
- bonvoyage.md
Bus from Moscow, International Bus Station to Kirov
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₽8,000–16,000
- Schedules at
- bonvoyage.md
- Book at
- bonvoyage.md
- Adult
- ₽16,000
- Children
- ₽8,000
- Phone
- 8-950-113-5555
- Website
- avtovokzal-on-line.ru
Bus from Tulun to Irkutsk Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽2,255
- Website
- https://avtovokzal-on-line.ru/
- Schedules at
- https://avtovokzal-on-line.ru/map
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Astrakhan to Irkutsk is 4827 km. It takes approximately 2 days 21h to drive from Astrakhan to Irkutsk.