How to get from Irkutsk to Ulan Ude
2 ways, 231 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
2 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 8h 26m | ₽1,640–2,190 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 8h 26m | ₽10,950–16,400 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 Ude?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 8h 26m door to door. The straight-line distance is 231 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Irkutsk to Ulan Ude?
- Drive is the cheapest, from ₽1,640. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How far is Ulan Ude from Irkutsk by road?
- About 450 km, roughly 8h 26m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ₽1,640–2,190; tolls and parking are extra.