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Trains from Irkutsk to Moscow

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Railroad route Irkutsk - Moscow overview

Trains from Irkutsk to Moscow depart 3 times a day. Departure of the first train a day - at 10:47, the last - 13:58. Travel time between Irkutsk and Moscow takes from 3days 03h 11min to 3days 17h 45min. Train tickets from Irkutsk to Moscow cost from 36 USD to 1053 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 Moscow: 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 March 2021.

Departure and Arrival stations

Departure station:

Irkutsk Irkutsk Passenger station (Иркутск Пассажирский)

Arrival station:

Moscow Yaroslavskiy Railway station (Москва (Ярославский Вокзал))
Moscow Kazanskiy Railway station (Москва (Казанский Вокзал))

Complete schedule of trains from Irkutsk to Moscow

Departure time	Arrival time	Travel time	Train	Train category	Price from
10:47	13:58	3days 03h 11min	001М Rossiya	Regular Train	324 USD
10:47	13:58	3days 03h 11min	003З	Regular Train	59 USD
10:47	13:58	3days 03h 11min	001Щ	Regular Train	272 USD
10:47	13:58	3days 03h 11min	061Щ	Regular Train	68 USD
10:47	13:58	3days 03h 11min	061М	Regular Train	59 USD
11:11	04:56	3days 17h 45min	069Ч	Regular Train	83 USD
17:45	05:20	3days 11h 35min	081И	Regular Train	128 USD
22:46	11:13	3days 12h 27min	099Э	Regular Train	36 USD
22:46	11:13	3days 12h 27min	001Э	Regular Train	83 USD

Frequently Asked Questions about trains between Irkutsk and Moscow

Yes there are direct trains departing from Irkutsk Irkutsk Passenger station (Иркутск Пассажирский) and arriving to Moscow Yaroslavskiy Railway station (Москва (Ярославский Вокзал)), Moscow Kazanskiy Railway station (Москва (Казанский Вокзал)). Trains depart 3 times a day.

Trains from Irkutsk to Moscow depart from Irkutsk Irkutsk Passenger station (Иркутск Пассажирский) and arrive to Moscow Yaroslavskiy Railway station (Москва (Ярославский Вокзал)), Moscow Kazanskiy Railway station (Москва (Казанский Вокзал)).

The fastest train is 061М , departing at 10:47 from Irkutsk Passenger station and arriving to Yaroslavskiy Railway station. Travel time of the fastest train 061М - 3days 03h 11min. Tickets cost from 59 USD.

The cheapest train is 099Э , departing at 22:46 from Irkutsk Passenger station, traveling for 3days 12h 27min and arriving to Yaroslavskiy Railway station at 11:13. Tickets for this train cost from 36 USD.

Travel time between Irkutsk and Moscow takes from 3days 03h 11min to 3days 17h 45min, depending on a train and date.

Trains from Irkutsk to Moscow depart from Irkutsk Irkutsk Passenger station (Иркутск Пассажирский). The first train a day departs at 10:47.

Trains from Irkutsk to Moscow arrive to Moscow Yaroslavskiy Railway station (Москва (Ярославский Вокзал)), Moscow Kazanskiy Railway station (Москва (Казанский Вокзал)).

Train tickets from Irkutsk to Moscow usually cost from 36 USD to 1053 USD per passenger depending on a train, ticket class and date of travel.

Ticket fares for Irkutsk to Moscow 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 36 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 Moscow 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 Moscow

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 Moscow depart 3 times a day, covering the whole route from 3days 03h 04min to 3days 17h 45min.

Regular Trains between Irkutsk and Moscow have the following numbers: 001М, 099Э, 069Ч, 081И, 003З, 001Щ, 001Э, 061Щ, 061М

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 Moscow have the following ticket classes:

3-сl. open sleeping - from 36 USD
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 45 USD
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 131 USD

Schedule of Regular Trains between Irkutsk and Moscow

Departure time	Arrival time	Travel time	Train	Price from
10:47	13:58	3days 03h 11min	001М Rossiya	324 USD
10:47	13:58	3days 03h 11min	003З	59 USD
10:47	13:58	3days 03h 11min	001Щ	272 USD
10:47	13:58	3days 03h 11min	061Щ	68 USD
10:47	13:58	3days 03h 11min	061М	59 USD
11:11	04:56	3days 17h 45min	069Ч	83 USD
17:45	05:20	3days 11h 35min	081И	128 USD
22:46	11:13	3days 12h 27min	099Э	36 USD
22:46	11:13	3days 12h 27min	001Э	83 USD

Classes of tickets on trains between Irkutsk and Moscow

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 trains on a route Irkutsk - Moscow

001М, Rossiya Regular Train

Departing from Irkutsk at 10:47 - arriving at Moscow at 13:58
Travel Time - 3days 03h 11min

Ticket classes:

3-сl. open sleeping - from 324 USD
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 663 USD
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 928 USD

001Э, Russia Regular Train

Departing from Irkutsk at 22:46 - arriving at Moscow at 11:13
Travel Time - 3days 12h 27min

Ticket classes:

3-сl. open sleeping - from 83 USD
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 118 USD

Recommended trains

Recommended Regular Trains

Recommended cheapest Regular train between Irkutsk and Moscow:

099Э, Regular Train
Departing from Irkutsk at 22:46 - arriving at Moscow at 11:13
Travel Time - 3days 12h 27min

Ticket classes:

3-сl. open sleeping - from 36 USD
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 45 USD

Recommended most comfortable Regular train between Irkutsk and Moscow:

001Щ, Regular Train
Departing from Irkutsk at 10:47 - arriving at Moscow at 13:58
Travel Time - 3days 03h 11min

Ticket classes:

3-сl. open sleeping - from 272 USD
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 474 USD
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 1053 USD

Recommended fastest Regular train between Irkutsk and Moscow:

001М, Rossiya Regular Train
Departing from Irkutsk at 10:47 - arriving at Moscow at 13:58
Travel Time - 3days 03h 11min

Ticket classes:

3-сl. open sleeping - from 324 USD
2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 663 USD
1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 928 USD

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About dynamic pricing

Tickets to a number of trains on this route are subject to dynamic pricing, aimed at making fair balance between demand and offer.
Usually, weak demand causes low prices. And vice versa, if demand is strong and there are few free seats the ticket price is high.