There are 3 ways to get from Irkutsk to Birobidzhan by plane, train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly, train
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Fly from Irkutsk (IKT) to Khabarovsk (KHV)
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Take the train from Habarovsk 1 to Birobidjan 1
Cheapest option
Train
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Take the train from Irkutsk Pas to Birobidjan 1
1 alternative option
Drive
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Drive from Irkutsk to Birobidzhan
Irkutsk to Birobidzhan by train
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Birobidzhan is 8-800-2000-112.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Birobidzhan is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Birobidzhan is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 8-800-2000-112.
Last updated: 29 Jun 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irkutsk to Birobidzhan is to train which costs RUB 4100 - RUB 9000 and takes 2 days 12h.
The quickest way to get from Irkutsk to Birobidzhan is to fly and train which costs RUB 5500 - RUB 25000 and takes 6h 53m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Irkutsk Pas and arriving at Birobidjan 1. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 days 12h.
It is 2046 km from Irkutsk to Birobidzhan. It is approximately 3019.9 km to drive.
The best way to get from Irkutsk to Birobidzhan without a car is to train which takes 2 days 12h and costs RUB 4100 - RUB 9000.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Irkutsk to Birobidzhan, including transfers.
Irkutsk to Birobidzhan train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Irkutsk Pas station.
The quickest flight from Irkutsk Airport to Khabarovsk Airport is the direct flight which takes 3h 10m.
Birobidzhan is 2h ahead of Irkutsk. It is currently 9:11 AM in Irkutsk and 11:11 AM in Birobidzhan.
Irkutsk to Birobidzhan train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Birobidjan 1 station.
- Distance: 2045.9 km
- Duration: 6h 53m
What companies run services between Irkutsk, Russia and Birobidzhan, Russia?
Russian Railways (РЖД) operates a train from Irkutsk Pas to Birobidjan 1 twice daily. Tickets cost RUB 4100 - RUB 9000 and the journey takes 2 days 12h.
- Website
- aeroflot.ru
Flights from Irkutsk to Khabarovsk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RUB 4400 - RUB 23000
- Website
- s7.ru
Flights from Irkutsk to Khabarovsk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RUB 4400 - RUB 23000
- Website
- yakutia.aero
Flights from Irkutsk to Khabarovsk via Yakutsk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- RUB 6500 - RUB 31000
- Website
- pass.rzd.ru
Train from Habarovsk 1 to Birobidjan 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RUB 950 - RUB 1500
- Website
- http://pass.rzd.ru/main-pass/public/en
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- RUB 1000 - RUB 1500
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- RUB 950 - RUB 1400
Train from Irkutsk Pas to Birobidjan 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2 days 12h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RUB 4100 - RUB 9000
- Website
- http://pass.rzd.ru/main-pass/public/en
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- RUB 4100 - RUB 6000
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- RUB 6000 - RUB 9000
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Irkutsk to Birobidzhan is 3020 km. It takes approximately 41h 31m to drive from Irkutsk to Birobidzhan.
Aeroflot Russian Airlines, S7 Airlines and Aircompany Yakutia offer flights from Irkutsk Airport to Khabarovsk Airport.
The best way to get from Irkutsk to Irkutsk Airport is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs RUB 170 - RUB 210.