Irkutsk to Biysk by train
Biysk lies 1,291 km (802 mi) west of Irkutsk, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 18 h 34 min at the speeds typical of Russia rail, over roughly 1,576 km (979 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Irkutsk | Biysk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 623,869 | 215,430 |
| Elevation | 415 m (1,362 ft) | 184 m (604 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Irkutsk) | UTC+7 (Asia/Barnaul) |
| Stations on record | Voyenny Gorodok, Melnikovo railway platform | Biysk railway station |
Clocks in Biysk are 1 h behind Irkutsk right now, so a 18 h 34 min journey lands only 17 h 34 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Biysk from Irkutsk?
1,291 km (802 mi) in a straight line, west of Irkutsk; by road roughly 1,576 km (979 mi).
How long does it take to get from Irkutsk to Biysk by train?
About 18 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Irkutsk and Biysk?
Biysk is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Barnaul against Asia/Irkutsk).
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.