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

The cheapest way to get from Xining to Irkutsk is to train which costs RUB 6000 - RUB 23000 and takes 3 days 12h.

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

The fastest way to get from Xining to Irkutsk is to fly which takes 9h 31m and costs RUB 15000 - RUB 50000.

Is there a direct train between Xining and Irkutsk?

No, there is no direct train from Xining to Irkutsk. However, there are services departing from Xining and arriving at Irkutsk Pas via Hohhot Station, Erlian and Ulaanbaatar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

How far is it from Xining to Irkutsk?

The distance between Xining and Irkutsk is 1798 km. The road distance is 2753.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Xining to Irkutsk without a car is to train via Erenhot which takes 2 days 11h and costs RUB 17000 - RUB 35000.

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

It takes approximately 9h 31m to get from Xining to Irkutsk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Xining to Irkutsk train from?

Xining to Irkutsk train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Xining station.

Train or fly from Xining to Irkutsk?

The best way to get from Xining to Irkutsk is to fly which takes 9h 31m and costs RUB 15000 - RUB 50000. Alternatively, you can train via Erenhot, which costs RUB 17000 - RUB 35000 and takes 2 days 11h.

Where does the Xining to Irkutsk train arrive?

Xining to Irkutsk train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Hohhot station.

Can I drive from Xining to Irkutsk?

Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Irkutsk is 2753 km. It takes approximately 40h 53m to drive from Xining to Irkutsk.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Xining to Irkutsk by plane, train, 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.

Fly from Xining
best
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT)plane XNN - IKT
9h 31m
₽15,499–49,549
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Xining to Hohhot Easttrain
2. Take the train from Hohhot Station to Ulaanbaatartrain
3. Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Irkutsk Pastrain
3d 12h
₽6,385–22,871
Train via Erenhot
1. Take the train from Xining to Hohhottrain
2. Take the train from Hohhot Station to Erliantrain
3. Take the train from Erlian to Ulaanbaatartrain
4. Take the train from Ulaanbaatar to Irkutsk Pastrain 305
2d 11h
₽17,809–35,005
Drive 2,753.5 km
1. Drive from Xining to Irkutskcar 2,753.5 km
40h 53m
₽26,932–38,902
Train, bus to Lanzhou, fly
1. Take the train from Xining to Lanzhou Westtrain
2. Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airportbus
3. Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT)plane LHW - IKT
13h 35m
₽17,942–57,427
Train, train to Yinchuan Hedong Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Xining to Wuzhongtrain
2. Take the train from Wuzhong to Yinchuan Hedong Airporttrain
3. Fly from Yinchuan Hedong Airport (INC) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT)plane INC - IKT
13h 36m
₽19,637–60,445

Xining to Irkutsk by train

1Weekly Trains

2d 11hAverage Duration

₽17,809Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Xining to Irkutsk.

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Distance: 1,797.5 km
Duration: 9h 31m

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

Air China flies from Xining (XNN) to Irkutsk Airport (IKT) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Xining to Irkutsk Pas via Hohhot Station, Erlian, and Ulaanbaatar in around 2d 11h.

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