Day trip from Ulan-Ude to Irkutsk
Irkutsk lies 232 km (144 mi) west of Ulan-Ude, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 232 km (144 mi) apart, Irkutsk is a realistic day trip from Ulan-Ude: about 3 h 47 min each way by road.
| Ulan-Ude | Irkutsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 360,278 | 623,869 |
| Elevation | 536 m (1,759 ft) | 415 m (1,362 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Irkutsk) | UTC+8 (Asia/Irkutsk) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Irkutsk
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Staying in Irkutsk
Our booking partner lists 67 places to stay in Irkutsk. Of the 67 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (39), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 452 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Irkutsk
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Common questions
How far is Irkutsk from Ulan-Ude?
232 km (144 mi) in a straight line, west of Ulan-Ude; by road roughly 283 km (176 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ulan-Ude to Irkutsk by road?
About 3 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ulan-Ude and Irkutsk?
No, both are on Asia/Irkutsk at the moment.
Where can I stay in Irkutsk?
Our booking partner lists 67 places to stay in Irkutsk, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.