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

The cheapest way to get from Irkutsk to Karaganda is to train and bus which costs $90 - $160 and takes 2 days 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Irkutsk to Karaganda is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs $240 - $1,300.

Is there a direct train between Irkutsk and Karaganda?

No, there is no direct train from Irkutsk to Karaganda. However, there are services departing from Irkutsk Pas and arriving at Karaganda Pass via Omsk-Pass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

How far is it from Irkutsk to Karaganda?

The distance between Irkutsk and Karaganda is 2207 km. The road distance is 2804.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Irkutsk to Karaganda without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 4h and costs $90 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Irkutsk to Karaganda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irkutsk to Karaganda train from?

Irkutsk to Karaganda train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Irkutsk Pas station.

Train or fly from Irkutsk to Karaganda?

The best way to get from Irkutsk to Karaganda is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs $240 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $310 and takes 2 days 11h.

What is the time difference between Irkutsk and Karaganda?

Karaganda is 3h behind Irkutsk. It is currently 12:57 PM in Irkutsk and 9:57 AM in Karaganda.

Where does the Irkutsk to Karaganda train arrive?

Irkutsk to Karaganda train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Omsk-Pass station.

Can I drive from Irkutsk to Karaganda?

Yes, the driving distance between Irkutsk to Karaganda is 2805 km. It takes approximately 40h 47m to drive from Irkutsk to Karaganda.

Where can I stay near Karaganda?

There are 233+ hotels available in Karaganda.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Irkutsk to Karaganda by plane, train, bus, 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.

Fly to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport
best
1. Fly from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF)plane IKT - KGF
6h 44m
$247–1,209
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Irkutsk Pas to Novosibirsk Gltrain 009Н / ...
2. Take the bus from Novosibirsk Bus station to Karagandy Bus stationbus
2d 4h
$92–159
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Irkutsk Bus station to Tulunbus 608 / ...
2. Take the train from Tulun to Bolotnaiatrain
3. Take the bus from Bolotnoe to Novosibirsk Bus stationbus
4. Take the bus from Novosibirsk Bus station to Karagandy Bus stationbus
2d 7h
$116–186
Drive 2,804.9 km
1. Drive from Irkutsk to Karagandacar 2,804.9 km
40h 47m
$230–332
Fly to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, train
1. Fly from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)plane IKT - NQZ
2. Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Passtrain
11h 37m
$318–2,105
Train
1. Take the train from Irkutsk Pas to Omsk-Passtrain 009Н / ...
2. Take the train from Omsk-Pass to Karaganda Passtrain 146Н
2d 11h
$169–304

Irkutsk to Karaganda by train

3Weekly Trains

2d 11hAverage Duration

$169Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Irkutsk to Karaganda.

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Distance: 2,206.8 km
Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Irkutsk, Russia and Karaganda, Kazakhstan?

S7 Airlines flies from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Irkutsk Pas to Karaganda Pass via Omsk-Pass in around 2d 11h.

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