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

The cheapest way to get from Sortavala to Irkutsk is to bus and train which costs RUB 14000 - RUB 22000 and takes 4 days 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Sortavala to Irkutsk is to train and fly which takes 12h 25m and costs RUB 50000 - RUB 180000.

Is there a direct train between Sortavala and Irkutsk?

No, there is no direct train from Sortavala to Irkutsk. However, there are services departing from Sortavala Center and arriving at Irkutsk Pas via Ploshchad Lenina, Moskovsky Railway Terminal and Kazansky Railway Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 18h.

How far is it from Sortavala to Irkutsk?

The distance between Sortavala and Irkutsk is 4758 km. The road distance is 5662.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Sortavala to Irkutsk without a car is to train via Kalininskiy which takes 3 days 18h and costs RUB 14000 - RUB 33000.

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

It takes approximately 12h 25m to get from Sortavala to Irkutsk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sortavala to Irkutsk train from?

Sortavala to Irkutsk train services, operated by Russian Railways (Commuter Trains), depart from Sortavala Center station.

What is the time difference between Sortavala and Irkutsk?

Irkutsk is 5h ahead of Sortavala. It is currently 4:16 PM in Sortavala and 9:16 PM in Irkutsk.

Where does the Sortavala to Irkutsk train arrive?

Sortavala to Irkutsk train services, operated by Russian Railways (Commuter Trains), arrive at Finlyandsky Railway Terminal station.

Can I drive from Sortavala to Irkutsk?

Yes, the driving distance between Sortavala to Irkutsk is 5663 km. It takes approximately 3 days 9h to drive from Sortavala to Irkutsk.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Sortavala Center to Udelnaya
2. Fly from Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT)LED - IKT
12h 25m
₽50,180–172,520
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sortavala to Leningradsky Railway Terminal
2. Take the train from Yaroslavsky Railway Terminal to Irkutsk Pas
3d 19h
₽12,816–23,805
Train via Kalininskiy
1. Take the train from Sortavala Center to Finlyandsky Railway Terminal
2. Take the train from Moskovsky Railway Terminal to Leningradsky Railway Terminal
3. Take the train from Kazansky Railway Terminal to Irkutsk Pas
3d 18h
₽14,060–32,162
Drive 5,662.7 km
1. Drive from Sortavala to Irkutsk5,662.7 km
3d 9h
₽36,580–52,838
Bus, train via Kazan’
1. Take the bus from Sortavala to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal
2. Take the bus from Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal to Kazan' North bus station
3. Take the train from Kazan-2 to Tulun
4. Take the bus from Tulun to Irkutsk Bus station
4d
₽16,027–23,827
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sortavala to Petrozavodsk Bus station
2. Take the bus from Petrozavodsk Bus station to Vologda Bus station
3. Take the bus from Vologda Bus station to Danilov
4. Take the train from Danilov to Irkutsk Pas
4d 8h
₽14,434–21,934

Sortavala to Irkutsk by train

7Weekly Trains

3d 19hAverage Duration

₽12,816Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,758.4 km
Duration: 12h 25m

What companies run services between Sortavala, Russia and Irkutsk, Russia?

You can take a train from Sortavala Center to Irkutsk Pas via Finlyandsky Railway Terminal, Ploshchad Lenina, Ploshchad Vosstaniya, Moskovsky Railway Terminal, Leningradsky Railway Terminal, and Kazansky Railway Terminal in around 3d 18h.

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