Seoul to Irkutsk by train
Travel from Seoul (South Korea) to Irkutsk (Russia) by train (2404km): schedule and information to the train connection. Compare fares and buy your ticket.
To travel by train from Seoul in South Korea to Irkutsk in Russia you have to include the ferry from Donghae to Vladivostok. Please read the following information to find your travel route.
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2404 km
How to use the following information: we show you the best routes and where to buy tickets. On longer routes you may need more than one ticket. Book your tickets step by step as explained. If you have questions about the route from Seoul to Irkutsk, please ask in our forum. Of course, sometimes there are as well other travel routes possible.
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train connections : popular connections travelled by other users
Irkutsk - Seoul / Seoul - Saint Petersburg / Busan - Moscow / Busan - Saint Petersburg / Seoul - Sochi1 Seoul (South Korea) - Donghae (South Korea) - Vladivostok (Russia) - Irkutsk (Russia)
The route consist of more than one step. You have to buy several train tickets.
1a Travelling from Seoul (South Korea) to Donghae (South Korea)
Travel from Seoul to Donghae by direct train. The journey time is 2:37 hours. Tickets are available from 31.300 KRW (24 EUR) in economy class and from 43.800 KRW (EUR 33) in first class.
There are four train connections daily.
Find the exact train schedule and buy your ticket via the given booking-links.
Where to buy a ticket from Seoul to Donghae?
Check times&prices 
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Donghae - Seoul
1b Travelling from Donghae (South Korea) to Vladivostok (Russia)
Travel from Donghae to Vladivostok by ferry. The journey time is 22 hours with one nights on board. Ferry tickets start from 190 EUR including extra fees like port tax. The ferry does not run daily.
Book the ticket in advance via given booking websites. The more expensive category "beds" means you get a really comfortable bed with privacy curtain. All is clean and nice, like you expect it from Japan.
Sockets are not available. You have to ask the staff and pay for it. The little shop only sells snacks. Charge your mobile phone in advance and get some noodle packets with you, as you get boiled cold and hot water for free. Of course there is a restaurant on board as well, but it is rather expensive.
Where to buy a ticket from Donghae to Vladivostok?
Buy the ticket for the ferry directly at the ferry terminal or at the website of the ferry company.
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LO London Overground
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Vladivostok - Donghae
1c Travelling from Vladivostok (Russia) to Irkutsk (Russia)
To travel in Russia by train, buy your ticket online via one of the given booking links. There you find exact schedules and ticket prices. The price depends on the type of train and the time you travel and can vary a lot. For most trains you can chose your seat if you book online. And it is the easiest way if you do not speak the Russian language. Good to know: in Russia you will find very interesting long-distance trains, travelling overnight. They usually offer: 1st class sleeper with 2-berth compartments, 2nd class Kupé with 4-berth compartments and 3rd class Platskartny with open-plan dormitory cars.
Where to buy a ticket from Vladivostok to Irkutsk?
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train company:
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