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 $85 - $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 5h 50m and costs $140 - $650.

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 and Astana Nurly Zhol. 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 2805.1 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 $85 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m 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 5h 50m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $380 and takes 2 days 11h.

What is the time difference between Irkutsk and Karaganda?

Karaganda is 3h behind Irkutsk. It is currently 4:23 PM in Irkutsk and 1:23 PM 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 50m to drive from Irkutsk to Karaganda.

Where can I stay near Karaganda?

There are 243+ hotels available in Karaganda.

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

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

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Fly to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport
best
1. Fly from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF)plane IKT - KGF
5h 50m
$141–614
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
$89–158
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
$110–185
Drive 2,805.1 km
1. Drive from Irkutsk to Karagandacar 2,805.1 km
40h 50m
$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 35m
$110–576
Train
1. Take the train from Irkutsk Pas to Omsk-Passtrain
2. Take the train from Omsk-Pass to Astana Nurly Zholtrain
3. Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Karaganda Passtrain
2d 11h
$154–373

Irkutsk to Karaganda by train

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2d 11hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,206.7 km
Duration: 5h 50m

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

S7 Airlines flies from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Irkutsk Pas to Karaganda Pass via Omsk-Pass and Astana Nurly Zhol in around 2d 11h.

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