Irkutsk to Tomsk by train
Tomsk lies 1,329 km (826 mi) north-west of Irkutsk, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 19 h 6 min at the speeds typical of Russia rail, over roughly 1,621 km (1,007 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Irkutsk | Tomsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 623,869 | 574,002 |
| Elevation | 415 m (1,362 ft) | 122 m (400 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Irkutsk) | UTC+7 (Asia/Tomsk) |
| Stations on record | Voyenny Gorodok, Melnikovo railway platform | Tomsk-2 Railway station, Tomsk-1 Railway station |
Clocks in Tomsk are 1 h behind Irkutsk right now, so a 19 h 6 min journey lands only 18 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
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Staying in Tomsk
Our booking partner lists 23 places to stay in Tomsk. Of the 23 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (19). Guests have left 31 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tomsk from Irkutsk?
1,329 km (826 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Irkutsk; by road roughly 1,621 km (1,007 mi).
How long does it take to get from Irkutsk to Tomsk by train?
About 19 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Irkutsk and Tomsk?
Tomsk is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Tomsk against Asia/Irkutsk).
Where can I stay in Tomsk?
Our booking partner lists 23 places to stay in Tomsk, 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 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.