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

The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Irkutsk is to train which costs RUB 10000 - RUB 26000 and takes 3 days 22h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kunming to Irkutsk is to fly which takes 12h 37m and costs RUB 22000 - RUB 65000.

Is there a direct train between Kunming and Irkutsk?

No, there is no direct train from Kunming to Irkutsk. However, there are services departing from Kunming and arriving at Irkutsk Pas via Xian North, Yinchuan, Hohhot Station, Erlian and Ulaanbaatar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 3h.

How far is it from Kunming to Irkutsk?

The distance between Kunming and Irkutsk is 3058 km. The road distance is 4064 km.

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

The best way to get from Kunming to Irkutsk without a car is to train via Harbin which takes 2 days 20h and costs RUB 24000 - RUB 32000.

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

It takes approximately 12h 37m to get from Kunming to Irkutsk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kunming to Irkutsk train from?

Kunming to Irkutsk train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Kunming station.

Train or fly from Kunming to Irkutsk?

The best way to get from Kunming to Irkutsk is to fly which takes 12h 37m and costs RUB 22000 - RUB 65000. Alternatively, you can train via Harbin, which costs RUB 24000 - RUB 32000 and takes 2 days 20h.

Where does the Kunming to Irkutsk train arrive?

Kunming to Irkutsk train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Xi'an North Station.

Can I drive from Kunming to Irkutsk?

Yes, the driving distance between Kunming to Irkutsk is 4064 km. It takes approximately 2 days 5h to drive from Kunming to Irkutsk.

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

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

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Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport
best
1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT)plane KMG - IKT
12h 37m
₽22,304–60,467
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kunming to Guangyuantrain
2. Take the train from Guangyuan to Lanzhoutrain
3. Take the train from Lanzhou to Hohhottrain
4. Take the train from Hohhot Station to Ulaanbaatartrain
5. Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Irkutsk Pastrain
3d 22h
₽10,630–25,662
Train via Harbin
1. Take the train from Kunming South to Shijiazhuangtrain
2. Take the train from Shijiazhuang to Harbin Westtrain
3. Take the train from Harbin West to Manzhoulitrain
4. Take the train from Zabaykalsk to Irkutsk Pastrain
2d 20h
₽24,905–31,832
Drive 4,064 km
1. Drive from Kunming to Irkutskcar 4,064 km
2d 5h
₽39,093–56,467
Train, train to Dali Huangcaoba, fly
1. Take the train from Kunming Station to Lufeng Southtrain
2. Take the train from Lufeng South to Dalitrain
3. Fly from Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT)plane DLU - IKT
19h 21m
₽25,059–68,482
Train
1. Take the train from Kunming to Xi'an North Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Xian North to Yinchuantrain
3. Take the train from Yinchuan to Hohhottrain
4. Take the train from Hohhot Station to Erliantrain
5. Take the train from Erlian to Ulaanbaatartrain
6. Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Irkutsk Pastrain
3d 3h
₽25,816–39,042

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT) flights

15Weekly Planes

10h 30mAverage Duration

₽20,986Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kunming to Irkutsk.

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Distance: 3,057.7 km
Duration: 12h 37m

What companies run services between Kunming, China and Irkutsk, Russia?

Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kunming Station to Irkutsk Pas via Kunming South, Shijiazhuang, Harbin West, Manzhouli, Manzhouli, Zabaykalsk, and Zabaykalsk in around 2d 20h.

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