There are 3 ways to get from Harbin to Irkutsk by plane, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT)plane HRB - IKT
3h 17m₽9,803–42,138Train
cheapest- Take the train from Harbin to Manzhoulitrain Harbin
- Take the train from Zabaykalsk to Irkutsk Pastrain 327И
44h 52m₽6,625–17,727Drive 2,460.5 km
- Drive from Harbin to Irkutskcar 2,460.5 km
31h 19m₽25,654–37,056
Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harbin to Irkutsk is to train which costs RUB 6500 - RUB 18000 and takes 44h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Harbin to Irkutsk is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs RUB 9500 - RUB 43000.
No, there is no direct train from Harbin to Irkutsk. However, there are services departing from Harbin and arriving at Irkutsk Pas via Manzhouli and Zabaykalsk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 52m.
The distance between Harbin and Irkutsk is 1798 km. The road distance is 2460.5 km.
The best way to get from Harbin to Irkutsk without a car is to train which takes 44h 52m and costs RUB 6500 - RUB 18000.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Harbin to Irkutsk, including transfers.
Harbin to Irkutsk train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Harbin station.
The best way to get from Harbin to Irkutsk is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs RUB 9500 - RUB 43000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RUB 6500 - RUB 18000 and takes 44h 52m.
Harbin to Irkutsk train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Manzhouli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harbin to Irkutsk is 2460 km. It takes approximately 31h 19m to drive from Harbin to Irkutsk.
What companies run services between Harbin, China and Irkutsk, Russia?
IrAero flies from Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Harbin to Irkutsk Pas via Manzhouli and Zabaykalsk in around 44h 52m.
- Website
- iraero.ru
Flights from Harbin Taiping International Airport to Irkutsk Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₽8,000–40,000
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Zabaykalsk to Irkutsk Pas
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₽3,600–7,000
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽15,000–22,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽3,600–4,700
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽5,000–7,000
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