What is the cheapest way to get from Beijing to Irkutsk?

The cheapest way to get from Beijing to Irkutsk is to bus and train via Slyudyanka which costs RUB 3900 - RUB 14000 and takes 2 days 23h.

What is the fastest way to get from Beijing to Irkutsk?

The fastest way to get from Beijing to Irkutsk is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs RUB 10000 - RUB 85000.

Is there a direct train between Beijing and Irkutsk?

No, there is no direct train from Beijing to Irkutsk. However, there are services departing from Dongzhimen and arriving at Irkutsk Pas via Beijing North Station, Hohhot Station, Erlian and Ulaanbaatar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Beijing to Irkutsk?

The distance between Beijing and Irkutsk is 1678 km. The road distance is 2203.8 km.

How do I travel from Beijing to Irkutsk without a car?

The best way to get from Beijing to Irkutsk without a car is to train which takes 2 days 6h and costs RUB 15000 - RUB 27000.

How long does it take to get from Beijing to Irkutsk?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Beijing to Irkutsk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Beijing to Irkutsk train from?

Beijing to Irkutsk train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Beijing North Station.

Train or fly from Beijing to Irkutsk?

The best way to get from Beijing to Irkutsk is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs RUB 10000 - RUB 85000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RUB 15000 - RUB 27000 and takes 2 days 6h.

Where does the Beijing to Irkutsk train arrive?

Beijing to Irkutsk train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Hohhot station.

Can I drive from Beijing to Irkutsk?

Yes, the driving distance between Beijing to Irkutsk is 2204 km. It takes approximately 32h 34m to drive from Beijing to Irkutsk.

Beijing to Irkutsk - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Beijing to Irkutsk by plane, train, car, or bus

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Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport
best
1. Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT)plane PEK - IKT
5h 40m
₽10,529–80,651
Bus, train via Slyudyanka
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Beijing Liuliqiao to Hohhotbus
2. Take the train from Hohhot Station to Ulaanbaatartrain
3. Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Sliudianka 1train 305
4. Take the bus from Slyudyanka Bus station to Irkutsk Bus stationbus 544
2d 23h
₽3,929–14,034
Train
1. Take the train from Beijing North Station to Hohhottrain
2. Take the train from Hohhot Station to Erliantrain
3. Take the train from Erlian to Ulaanbaatartrain
4. Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Irkutsk Pastrain 305
2d 6h
₽15,687–27,045
Drive 2,203.8 km
1. Drive from Beijing to Irkutskcar 2,203.8 km
32h 34m
₽21,797–31,485
Train to Beijing Daxing International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Beijing West to Beijing Daxing Airporttrain
2. Fly from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT)plane PKX - IKT
6h 1m
₽12,516–65,678
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Beijing Liuliqiao to Hohhotbus
2. Take the train from Hohhot Station to Ulaanbaatartrain
3. Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Irkutsk Pastrain
2d 22h
₽6,429–21,334

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT) flights

5Weekly Planes

3h 5mAverage Duration

₽10,794Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Beijing to Irkutsk.

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Distance: 1,677.7 km
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Beijing, China and Irkutsk, Russia?

Air China flies from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Dongzhimen to Irkutsk Pas via Xizhimen Station, Beijing North Station, Hohhot Station, Erlian, and Ulaanbaatar in around 2d 6h.

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