How to get from Ulan Ude to Irkutsk
2 ways, 231 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.
2 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 8h 25m | ₽1,640–2,180 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 8h 25m | ₽10,900–16,350 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 Ulan Ude to Irkutsk?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 8h 25m door to door. The straight-line distance is 231 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Ulan Ude to Irkutsk?
- 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 Irkutsk from Ulan Ude by road?
- About 449 km, roughly 8h 25m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ₽1,640–2,180; tolls and parking are extra.