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

The cheapest way to get from Irkutsk to Tbilisi is to bus and train which costs $220 - $370 and takes 4 days 21h.

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

The fastest way to get from Irkutsk to Tbilisi is to fly which takes 12h 3m and costs $390 - $1,600.

How far is it from Irkutsk to Tbilisi?

The distance between Irkutsk and Tbilisi is 4543 km. The road distance is 5592.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Irkutsk to Tbilisi without a car is to train and bus which takes 4 days 12h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 12h 3m to get from Irkutsk to Tbilisi, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Irkutsk and Tbilisi?

Tbilisi is 4h behind Irkutsk. It is currently 3:41 PM in Irkutsk and 11:41 AM in Tbilisi.

Can I drive from Irkutsk to Tbilisi?

Yes, the driving distance between Irkutsk to Tbilisi is 5592 km. It takes approximately 3 days 8h to drive from Irkutsk to Tbilisi.

Where can I stay near Tbilisi?

There are 4185+ hotels available in Tbilisi.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Irkutsk to Tbilisi 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
best
1. Fly from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)IKT - TBS
12h 3m
$394–1,505
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Irkutsk Bus station to Tulun
2. Take the train from Tulun to Perm 2
3. Take the bus from Perm' Bus station to Vladimir Bus station
4. Take the bus from Vladimir Bus station to Moscow Central Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Moscow Central Bus Station to Ortachala Bus Station
4d 21h
$225–367
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Irkutsk Pas to Vladimir
2. Take the train from Vladimir to Moscow Vostochny Station
3. Take the train from Kazansky Railway Terminal to Piatigorsk
4. Take the bus from Pyatigorsk Bus station to Ortachala Bus Station
4d 12h
Drive 5,592.4 km
1. Drive from Irkutsk to Tbilisi5,592.4 km
3d 8h
$685–989
Train, bus via Vladikavkaz
1. Take the train from Irkutsk Pas to Vladimir
2. Take the train from Vladimir to Kazansky Railway Terminal
3. Take the train from Kazansky Railway Terminal to Kotliarevskaia
4. Take the train from Kotliarevskaia to Beslan
5. Take the bus from Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station to Ortachala Bus Station
4d 20h
Train, bus via Ob
1. Take the train from Irkutsk Pas to Ob
2. Take the train from Ob to Piatigorsk
3. Take the bus from Pyatigorsk Bus station to Ortachala Bus Station
5d 2h

Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) flights

9Weekly Planes

14h 50mAverage Duration

$390Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Irkutsk to Tbilisi.

Launch map view

Distance: 4,543.3 km
Duration: 12h 3m

What companies run services between Irkutsk, Russia and Tbilisi, Georgia?

Uzbekistan, S7 Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) once daily.

Airlines

Train operators

Phone: 8 (800) 775-00-00
Website: eng.rzd.ru

Train from Irkutsk Pas to Vladimir

Ave. Duration: 3d 1h
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: $140–230
Website: https://eng.rzd.ru/

1nd Class (SW): $600–850
3rd Class (Platzcart): $140–210
2nd Class (Kupé): $160–230

Train from Vladimir to Moscow Vostochny Station

Ave. Duration: 1h 49m
Frequency: Twice daily
Estimated price: $15–35
Website: https://eng.rzd.ru/

1nd Class (SW): $65–95
3rd Class (Platzcart): $15–21
2nd Class (Kupé): $25–35

Train from Kazansky Railway Terminal to Piatigorsk

Ave. Duration: 22h 53m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: $60–110
Website: https://eng.rzd.ru/

1nd Class (SW): $260–360
3rd Class (Platzcart): $60–90
2nd Class (Kupé): $70–110

Train from Tulun to Perm 2

Ave. Duration: 2d 3h
Frequency: 3 times a day
Estimated price: $100–160
Website: https://eng.rzd.ru/

1nd Class (SW): $420–600
3rd Class (Platzcart): $100–140
2nd Class (Kupé): $110–160

Train from Vladimir to Kazansky Railway Terminal

Ave. Duration: 2h 45m
Frequency: Twice daily
Estimated price: $15–35
Website: https://eng.rzd.ru/

1nd Class (SW): $65–95
3rd Class (Platzcart): $15–21
2nd Class (Kupé): $25–35

Train from Kazansky Railway Terminal to Kotliarevskaia

Ave. Duration: 30h 44m
Frequency: 4 times a week
Estimated price: $65–110
Website: https://eng.rzd.ru/

1nd Class (SW): $270–380
3rd Class (Platzcart): $65–95
2nd Class (Kupé): $75–110

Train from Kotliarevskaia to Beslan

Ave. Duration: 1h 2m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: $11–29
Website: https://eng.rzd.ru/

1nd Class (SW): $50–75
3rd Class (Platzcart): $11–16
2nd Class (Kupé): $21–29

Train from Irkutsk Pas to Ob

Ave. Duration: 36h 4m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: $55–100
Website: https://eng.rzd.ru/

1nd Class (SW): $240–340
3rd Class (Platzcart): $55–85
2nd Class (Kupé): $70–100

Train from Ob to Piatigorsk

Ave. Duration: 3d 5h
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: $120–200
Website: https://eng.rzd.ru/

1nd Class (SW): $500–750
3rd Class (Platzcart): $120–180
2nd Class (Kupé): $140–200

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Russian Railways

Train interior 3rd Class

Russian Railways

Train interior 2nd Class

Russian Railways

Bus operators

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How to get fromIrkutsk to Tbilisiby plane, train, bus or car

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

Fly

Bus, train

Train, bus

Drive 5,592.4 km

Train, bus via Vladikavkaz

Train, bus via Ob