Irkutsk to Novokuznetsk by bus
Novokuznetsk lies 1,156 km (718 mi) west of Irkutsk, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 20 h 59 min including stops, over roughly 1,410 km (876 mi) of road.
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| Irkutsk | Novokuznetsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 623,869 | 539,616 |
| Elevation | 415 m (1,362 ft) | 213 m (699 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Irkutsk) | UTC+7 (Asia/Novokuznetsk) |
Clocks in Novokuznetsk are 1 h behind Irkutsk right now, so a 20 h 59 min journey lands only 19 h 59 min later by the destination clock.
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Staying in Novokuznetsk
Our booking partner lists 12 places to stay in Novokuznetsk. Of the 12 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (8). Guests have left 20 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Novokuznetsk from Irkutsk?
1,156 km (718 mi) in a straight line, west of Irkutsk; by road roughly 1,410 km (876 mi).
How long does it take to get from Irkutsk to Novokuznetsk by bus?
About 20 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Irkutsk and Novokuznetsk?
Novokuznetsk is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Novokuznetsk against Asia/Irkutsk).
Where can I stay in Novokuznetsk?
Our booking partner lists 12 places to stay in Novokuznetsk, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.