Trains to Irkutsk
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 2 railway stations in Irkutsk: Voyenny Gorodok, Melnikovo railway platform. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Irkutsk
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irkutsk to Bratsk | Russia | 461 km (286 mi) | about 6 h 37 min |
| Irkutsk to Chita | Russia | 628 km (390 mi) | about 9 h 1 min |
| Irkutsk to Krasnoyarsk | Russia | 847 km (526 mi) | about 12 h 11 min |
| Irkutsk to Abakan | Russia | 874 km (543 mi) | about 12 h 34 min |
| Irkutsk to Achinsk | Russia | 996 km (619 mi) | about 14 h 19 min |
| Irkutsk to Mezhdurechensk | Russia | 1,095 km (680 mi) | about 15 h 44 min |
| Irkutsk to Novokuznetsk | Russia | 1,156 km (718 mi) | about 16 h 37 min |
| Irkutsk to Kemerovo | Russia | 1,237 km (769 mi) | about 17 h 47 min |
| Irkutsk to Biysk | Russia | 1,291 km (802 mi) | about 18 h 34 min |
| Irkutsk to Tomsk | Russia | 1,329 km (826 mi) | about 19 h 6 min |
| Irkutsk to Barnaul | Russia | 1,382 km (859 mi) | about 19 h 52 min |
| Irkutsk to Novosibirsk | Russia | 1,434 km (891 mi) | about 20 h 37 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Irkutsk have?
Voyenny Gorodok, Melnikovo railway platform.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.