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

The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to Irkutsk is to bus and train via Hohhot which costs RUB 8000 - RUB 20000 and takes 3 days 16h.

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

The fastest way to get from Shanghai to Irkutsk is to fly which takes 7h 42m and costs RUB 11000 - RUB 50000.

How far is it from Shanghai to Irkutsk?

The distance between Shanghai and Irkutsk is 2739 km. The road distance is 3396.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Shanghai to Irkutsk without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 9h and costs RUB 16000 - RUB 27000.

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

It takes approximately 9h to get from Shanghai to Irkutsk, including transfers.

Train or fly from Shanghai to Irkutsk?

The best way to get from Shanghai to Irkutsk is to fly which takes 9h and costs RUB 12000 - RUB 70000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RUB 17000 - RUB 24000 and takes 2 days 12h.

Can I drive from Shanghai to Irkutsk?

Yes, the driving distance between Shanghai to Irkutsk is 3396 km. It takes approximately 45h 1m to drive from Shanghai to Irkutsk.

Shanghai to Irkutsk - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Shanghai to Irkutsk by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
best
1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT)plane SHA - IKT
9h
₽12,307–65,357
Bus, train via Hohhot
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shanghai General to Taiyuan Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Taiyuan Bus Terminal to Datongbus
3. Take the bus from Datong bus station to hohhot Stationbus
4. Take the train from Hohhot Station to Ulaanbaatartrain
5. Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Sliudianka 1train 305
6. Take the bus from Slyudyanka Bus station to Irkutsk Bus stationbus 544
3d 16h
₽8,107–19,203
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Beijing Southtrain
2. Take the bus from Beijing Xinfadi Bus Terminal to Erenhotbus
3. Take the train from Erlian to Ulaanbaatartrain
4. Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Irkutsk Pastrain 305
2d 9h
₽16,672–26,115
Drive 3,396.4 km
1. Drive from Shanghai to Irkutskcar 3,396.4 km
45h 1m
₽32,845–47,443
Train to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Wuxitrain
2. Fly from Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT)plane WUX - IKT
14h 53m
₽20,566–50,561
Bus to Nantong Xingdong Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Shanghai Zongzhan to Jiangsu Tongzhoubus
2. Fly from Nantong Xingdong Airport (NTG) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT)plane NTG - IKT
15h 27m
₽21,272–49,846
Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport
1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT)plane PVG - IKT
7h 42m
₽11,861–49,912
Train to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou Easttrain
2. Fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT)plane HGH - IKT
11h 50m
₽14,081–34,959
Train
1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Harbin Westtrain
2. Take the train from Harbin West to Manzhoulitrain
3. Take the train from Zabaykalsk to Irkutsk Pastrain
2d 12h
₽17,649–23,849
Train via Liaoyang
1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Liaoyangtrain
2. Take the train from Liaoyang to Manzhoulitrain
3. Take the train from Zabaykalsk to Irkutsk Pastrain
2d 18h
₽15,749–22,349
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shanghai Hutie Terminal to Jianshejie Terminalbus
2. Take the train from Dalian to Manzhoulitrain
3. Take the train from Zabaykalsk to Irkutsk Pastrain
3d 6h
₽12,088–20,159

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT) flights

10Weekly Planes

6h 42mAverage Duration

₽18,056Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,739 km
Duration: 9h

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

Air China and China Eastern Airlines fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from South Shaanxi Road to Irkutsk Pas via Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station, Shanghai Hongqiao, Harbin West, Manzhouli, Manzhouli, Zabaykalsk, and Zabaykalsk in around 2d 12h.

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