How to get from Irkutsk to Ulan Bator
3 ways, 522 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Flybest | 6h 19m | ₽8,080–12,520 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 19h 15m | ₽3,700–4,930 estimated |
| Taxi | 19h 15m | ₽24,650–37,000 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Irkutsk to Ulan Bator?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 6h 19m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 522 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Irkutsk to Ulan Bator?
- Drive is the cheapest, from ₽3,700. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How long is the flight from Irkutsk to Ulan Bator?
- About 1h 22m in the air (IKT → UBN), about 6h 19m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run ₽8,080–12,520; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Ulan Bator from Irkutsk by road?
- About 1015 km, roughly 19h 15m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ₽3,700–4,930; tolls and parking are extra.