There are 6 ways to get from Semey to Irkutsk by bus, 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.
Bus to Oskemen Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Semey to Oskemen Bus station
- Fly from Oskemen Airport (UKK) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT)UKK - IKT
10h 59mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Semey to Novosibirsk-Glavny301Ц
- Take the train from Novosibirsk Gl to Irkutsk Pas010Н / ...
2d₽5,769–9,714Bus, train
- Take the bus from Semey Bus station to Novosibirsk Bus station
- Take the bus from Novosibirsk Bus station to Bolotnoe
- Take the train from Bolotnaia to Tulun
- Take the bus from Tulun to Irkutsk Bus station608 / ...
45h 55m₽8,514–12,242Drive 2,477.8 km
- Drive from Semey to Irkutsk2,477.8 km
36h 6m₽15,595–22,526Fly from Semey Airport
- Fly from Semey Airport (PLX) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT)PLX - IKT
8h 47m₽20,424–90,514Train to Barnaul West Airport, fly
- Take the train from Semey to Barnaul
- Fly from Barnaul West Airport (BAX) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT)BAX - IKT
17h 59m₽11,618–57,174
Semey to Irkutsk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Semey to Irkutsk is to train which costs RUB 5500 - RUB 10000 and takes 2 days 0h.
The fastest way to get from Semey to Irkutsk is to fly which takes 8h 47m and costs RUB 20000 - RUB 95000.
No, there is no direct train from Semey to Irkutsk. However, there are services departing from Semey and arriving at Irkutsk Pas via Novosibirsk Gl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
The distance between Semey and Irkutsk is 1778 km. The road distance is 2477.8 km.
The best way to get from Semey to Irkutsk without a car is to bus and train which takes 45h 55m and costs RUB 8500 - RUB 13000.
It takes approximately 10h 59m to get from Semey to Irkutsk, including transfers.
Semey to Irkutsk train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), depart from Semey station.
The best way to get from Semey to Irkutsk is to fly which takes 8h 47m and costs RUB 20000 - RUB 95000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RUB 5500 - RUB 10000 and takes 2 days 0h.
Irkutsk is 3h ahead of Semey. It is currently 1:53 AM in Semey and 4:53 AM in Irkutsk.
Semey to Irkutsk train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ), arrive at Novosibirsk-Glavny station.
What companies run services between Semey, Kazakhstan and Irkutsk, Russia?
Flyr, Aircompany Yakutia, and two other airlines fly from Semey Airport (PLX) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Semey to Irkutsk Pas via Novosibirsk Gl in around 2d.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Website
- aeroflot.ru
Flights from Semey Airport to Irkutsk Airport via Almaty, Krasnoyarsk
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₽23,000–100,000
Flights from Barnaul West Airport to Irkutsk Airport via Krasnoyarsk
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₽10,000–55,000
- Website
- s7.ru
Flights from Oskemen Airport to Irkutsk Airport via Novosibirsk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₽16,000–80,000
Flights from Barnaul West Airport to Irkutsk Airport via Novosibirsk
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽11,000–55,000
- Website
- yakutia.aero
Flights from Semey Airport to Irkutsk Airport via Almaty
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₽20,000–90,000
- Website
- iraero.ru
Flights from Barnaul West Airport to Irkutsk Airport via Chita
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- ₽15,000–70,000
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Bolotnaia to Tulun
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽3,400–6,000
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽14,000–20,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽3,400–4,800
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽4,300–6,000
Train from Novosibirsk Gl to Irkutsk Pas
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽4,600–8,000
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽19,000–27,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽4,600–6,500
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽5,500–8,000
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Semey to Barnaul
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽4,900–9,500
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- ₽4,900–7,000
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ₽6,500–9,500
Train from Semey to Novosibirsk-Glavny
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽5,500–12,000
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- ₽5,500–8,000
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ₽8,000–12,000
- Phone
- +996 (312) 30 02 09
- Website
- railway.kg
Train from Semey to Barnaul
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 38m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://railway.kg/?lang=en
- Book at
- https://ticket.railway.kg/
Train from Semey to Novosibirsk-Glavny
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://railway.kg/?lang=en
- Book at
- https://ticket.railway.kg/
- Phone
- 1005
- compliance@railway.uz
- Website
- railway.uz
Train from Semey to Barnaul
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 38m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₽950–1,450
- Website
- https://railway.uz/en/
- Book at
- https://eticket.railway.uz/en/home
- Sleeper
- ₽950–1,050
- Coupe
- ₽1,300–1,450
- SV
- ₽2,200–2,500
Train from Semey to Novosibirsk-Glavny
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₽1,150–1,800
- Website
- https://railway.uz/en/
- Book at
- https://eticket.railway.uz/en/home
- Sleeper
- ₽1,150–1,250
- Coupe
- ₽1,600–1,800
- SV
- ₽2,800–3,100
- Website
- saparzhai.kz
Bus from Semey to Oskemen Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://saparzhai.kz/
- Schedules at
- https://saparzhai.kz/расписание-автобусов
- Phone
- 8-800-775-45-73
- Website
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Semey Bus station to Novosibirsk Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,900–2,700
- Schedules at
- mavsemey.kz
Bus from Novosibirsk Bus station to Bolotnoe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽900–1,300
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
- Phone
- 8-950-113-5555
- Website
- avtovokzal-on-line.ru
Bus from Tulun to Irkutsk Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽2,255
- Website
- https://avtovokzal-on-line.ru/
- Schedules at
- https://avtovokzal-on-line.ru/map
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Italy Travel Guides, 10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia, and Need to know: Jadrolinija - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Semey to Irkutsk is 2478 km. It takes approximately 36h 6m to drive from Semey to Irkutsk.