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Trains from Irkutsk to Beijing
Railroad route Irkutsk - Beijing overview
Trains from Irkutsk to Beijing depart a day. Departure of the first train a day - at 03:06, the last - 14:35. Travel time between Irkutsk and Beijing takes from 2days 11h 29min to 3days 02h 43min. Train tickets from Irkutsk to Beijing cost from 432 USD to 824 USD, depending on a train category, ticket category, date of travel and additional services.
On this page we have collected all the important, useful and relevant information about the railway and trains between Irkutsk and Beijing: train schedules, train types, travel time, ticket classes and prices, main trains on a route, recommended trains, answers to frequently asked questions and traveler reviews.
- The relevance of the information on this page is April 2021.
Departure and Arrival stations
Departure station:
Irkutsk Irkutsk Passenger station (Иркутск Пассажирский)
Arrival station:
Beijing (Пекин)
Complete schedule of trains from Irkutsk to Beijing
| Departure time | Arrival time | Travel time | Train | Train category | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:06 | 05:49 | 3days 02h 43min | 002Щ Rossiya | Regular Train | 321 USD |
| 03:06 | 14:35 | 2days 11h 29min | 004З | Regular Train | 538 USD |
Frequently Asked Questions about trains between Irkutsk and Beijing
Yes there are direct trains departing from Irkutsk Irkutsk Passenger station (Иркутск Пассажирский) and arriving to Beijing (Пекин). Trains depart a day.
Trains from Irkutsk to Beijing depart from Irkutsk Irkutsk Passenger station (Иркутск Пассажирский) and arrive to Beijing (Пекин).
The fastest train is 004З , departing at 03:06 from Irkutsk Passenger station and arriving to Beijing. Travel time of the fastest train 004З - 2days 11h 29min. Tickets cost from 538 USD.
The cheapest train is 002Щ Rossiya, departing at 03:06 from Irkutsk Passenger station, traveling for 3days 02h 43min and arriving to Beijing at 05:49. Tickets for this train cost from 321 USD.
Travel time between Irkutsk and Beijing takes from 2days 11h 29min to 3days 02h 43min, depending on a train and date.
Trains from Irkutsk to Beijing depart from Irkutsk Irkutsk Passenger station (Иркутск Пассажирский). The first train a day departs at 03:06.
Trains from Irkutsk to Beijing arrive to Beijing (Пекин).
Train tickets from Irkutsk to Beijing usually cost from 432 USD to 824 USD per passenger depending on a train, ticket class and date of travel.
Ticket fares for Irkutsk to Beijing train tickets are regulated by a dynamic pricing system. The main principle can be formulated as follows: the higher the demand and the fewer the seats, the higher the ticket price. We recommend booking 2-3 months in advance, in this case you are able to catch the best fares, starting from 432 USD per passenger, which is not available a few days before the departure.
Yes, you can buy tickets online on our website.
Yes, trains in Russia are safe and convenient. You can travel from Irkutsk to Beijing by train without any problems.
In rare cases, there really are changes in the schedule: changing the departure time, canceling trains, launching additional trains, but in most of cases this schedule is accurate. In all situations, we urge you to build your plans based on a real schedule for a specific date, and not on an approximate generalized schedule
We have selected the cheapest, fastest and most comfortable trains for you (at the end of this page). You can use our recommendation. However, please keep in mind that tickets for recommended trains are usually bought first, so they can simply be sold out at the desired date.
Use our ticket search system, indicating the date and number of passengers of interest. After downloading the results - use the filters by departure time, arrival time, travel time, ticket price and ticket classes - so you will find the best trains that best meet your requirements. If there are no trains left after applying the filters, clean the filters and try again.
Train categories on a route between Irkutsk and Beijing
Regular Trains
Regular Train is historically the first class of trains, nowadays is the most common type of train in Russia that can take you to almost everywhere, slow and reliable. Such trains run at a speed of about 60-80 km/h and make stops at all (or most) stations on their route. Stops can be either for 1-5 minutes, or for 20-30 and even for an hour and a half. Check the train route and duration of stops using the ROUTE button next to each train.
Regular Trains between Irkutsk and Beijing depart a day, covering the whole route from 2days 11h 15min to 3days 02h 46min.
Regular Trains between Irkutsk and Beijing have the following numbers: 002Щ, 004З
Interesting fact: at long stops, passengers of Regular Trains often go to the platform and buy traditional pies or local crafts from Babushkas on the platform.
Important: at stops, do not go far from the train! You may not notice the train departing and your personal belongings will go on a trip without you, and you can stay at this station for several hours or even days. Your ticket will not be valid for traveling on the next train and you will have to buy a new ticket at the box office of this station. The staff does not speak any language other than Russian.
Tickets for the Regular Train are usually cheaper (compared to other classes of trains or plane tickets). Regular Train on the route from Irkutsk to Beijing have the following ticket classes:
- 3-сl. open sleeping - from 321 USD
- 2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 432 USD
- 1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 751 USD
Schedule of Regular Trains between Irkutsk and Beijing
| Departure time | Arrival time | Travel time | Train | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:06 | 05:49 | 3days 02h 43min | 002Щ Rossiya | 321 USD |
| 03:06 | 14:35 | 2days 11h 29min | 004З | 538 USD |
Classes of tickets on trains between Irkutsk and Beijing
1-сl. sleeping compt.
Air-conditioned compartment with two comfortable beds. Bed linen is included. Depending on the type of the carriage, meal-set, travel-kit, TV, newspapers might be availiable.
2-сl. sleeping compt.
2-class is one of the most popular type of the compartment due to the best correlation of price and comfort. The air-conditioned compartment are equipped with four comfortable beds. Bed linen is included. Depending on the carriage, meal, travel-kit, TV, newspapers might be availiable.
3-сl. open sleeping
3-Class Open Sleeping also known as "Platzkart" or "Hostel Sleeping", the open type carriage with couchettes, is one of the cheapest options to travel by rail. The Plazlkart is rather comfortable and gives an opportunity to travel in a big company, mix with locals and chat with neighbours all the time.
Popular train on a route Irkutsk - Beijing
002Щ, Rossiya Regular Train
Departing from Irkutsk at 03:06 - arriving at Beijing at 05:49
Travel Time - 3days 02h 43min
Ticket classes:
3-сl. open sleeping - from 321 USD
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 432 USD
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 824 USD
Recommended trains
Recommended Regular Trains
Recommended cheapest, most comfortable Regular train between Irkutsk and Beijing:
002Щ, Rossiya Regular Train
Departing from Irkutsk at 03:06 - arriving at Beijing at 05:49
Travel Time - 3days 02h 43min
Ticket classes:
3-сl. open sleeping - from 321 USD
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 432 USD
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 824 USD
Recommended fastest Regular train between Irkutsk and Beijing:
004З, Regular Train
Departing from Irkutsk at 03:06 - arriving at Beijing at 14:35
Travel Time - 2days 11h 29min
Ticket classes:
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 538 USD
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 751 USD
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