There are 4 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)HRB - IKT
4h 16m₽18,630–86,939Train
cheapest- Take the train from Harbin to ManzhouliHarbin
- Take the train from Zabaykalsk to Irkutsk Pas327И
46h 46m₽8,042–11,042Drive 2,460.5 km
- Drive from Harbin to Irkutsk2,460.5 km
31h 18m₽24,183–34,931Train via Ulanqab
- Take the train from Harbin to Shenyang North Station
- Take the train from Shenyang North to Jining South
- Take the train from Jining South Station to Erlian
- Take the train from Erlian to Ulaanbaatar
- Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Irkutsk Pas305
2d 23h
Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harbin to Irkutsk is to train which costs RUB 8000 - RUB 11000 and takes 46h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Harbin to Irkutsk is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs RUB 18000 - RUB 90000.
No, there is no direct train from Harbin to Irkutsk. However, there are services departing from Harbin and arriving at Irkutsk Pas via Shenyang North, Jining South Station, Erlian and Ulaanbaatar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 23h.
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 46h 46m and costs RUB 8000 - RUB 11000.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Harbin to Irkutsk, including transfers.
Harbin to Irkutsk train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Harbin station.
The best way to get from Harbin to Irkutsk is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs RUB 18000 - RUB 90000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RUB 8000 - RUB 11000 and takes 46h 46m.
Harbin to Irkutsk train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shenyang North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harbin to Irkutsk is 2460 km. It takes approximately 31h 18m to drive from Harbin to Irkutsk.
What companies run services between Harbin, China and Irkutsk, Russia?
IrAero and Air China fly from Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Harbin to Irkutsk Pas via Manzhouli, Manzhouli, Zabaykalsk, and Zabaykalsk in around 46h 46m.
- Website
- iraero.ru
Flights from Harbin Taiping International Airport to Irkutsk Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₽13,000–65,000
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Harbin Taiping International Airport to Irkutsk Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₽19,000–80,000
Train from Harbin to Manzhouli
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Zabaykalsk to Irkutsk Pas
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₽4,000–7,000
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽16,000–24,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽4,000–5,500
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽4,900–7,000
Train from Shenyang North to Jining South
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ₽1,300–1,900
- Hard Sleeper
- ₽2,700–3,300
- Soft Sleeper
- ₽4,200–5,500
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Jining South Station to Erlian
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Book at
- chinahighlights.com
Train from Erlian to Ulaanbaatar
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₽9,000–14,000
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Book at
- chinahighlights.com
- Phone
- +976-1900-1949
- ubtz@ubtz.mn
- Website
- ubtz.mn
Train from Ulaanbaatar to Irkutsk Pas
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₽850–1,900
- Website
- https://www.ubtz.mn/
- Schedules at
- https://eticket.ubtz.mn/schedule
- Book at
- https://eticket.ubtz.mn/
- Compartment coach
- ₽2,600–3,100
- Sitting coach
- ₽850–1,100
- Soft sleeper coach
- ₽1,600–1,900
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