Transport infrastructure
Description:
Irkutsk is a large city in Siberia with a developed transport infrastructure. The city has various modes of transport that provide movement both in the city itself and in its vicinity. Below is information about the different modes of transport available in Irkutsk, with contacts and links to useful resources.
Public transport
Buses and shuttle taxis
Bus service is the main form of public transport in Irkutsk. There are several routes that cover all areas of the city.
- Main operator: MUP "Irkutskavtotrans"
- Website: irkats.ru (Information on routes, schedules and tariffs)
- Telephone: +7 (3952) 500-400
trolleybuses
The Irkutsk trolleybus network covers important areas and is an environmentally friendly mode of transport.
- Main operator: MUP "Irkutskgorelectrotrans"
- Website: iget.ru (Itinerary and schedule information)
- Telephone: +7 (3952) 501-501
Taxis and transfer companies
Yandex. Taxi and Uber
Yandex. Taxis and Uber offer a convenient way to order a taxi through mobile apps.
- Yandex. Taxi: taxi.yandex.ru
- Uber: uber.com
Local taxi services
Lucky and Maxim – popular taxi services in Irkutsk.
- Lucky: vezet.rutelephone: +7 (3952) 500-000
- Maxim: taximaxim.rutelephone: +7 (3952) 22-22-22
Rail transport
Irkutsk is an important hub on the Trans-Siberian Railway. Railway communication provides communication with other cities of Russia and near abroad.
- Railway station Irkutsk-Passenger
- Address: Chelnokova Street, 1
- Website: rzd.ru
- Phone: +7 (800) 775-00-00 (single reference service of Russian Railways)
Air transport
Irkutsk International Airport (IKT) serves domestic and international flights, providing communication with the main cities of Russia and abroad.
- Irkutsk Airport
- Address: Shiryamova St., 13
- Website: iktport.ru
- Telephone: +7 (3952) 266-266
Water transport
The Irkutsk River Port provides services for passenger transportation and cargo transportation along the Angara and Baikal.
- Irkutsk river port
- Address: street. Lower Quay, 10.
- Website: irkport.ru
- Telephone: +7 (3952) 34-56-78
Cycling transport
Bike infrastructure is developing in Irkutsk. The city has several bike routes and bike rental points.
- Bicycle rental points:
- VeloIrkutsk: veloirkutsk.ruphone: +7 (3952) 50-50-50
- Baikal Bicycle: baikalbike.rutelephone: +7 (3952) 60-60-60
Car-sharing services
Car sharing is becoming increasingly popular in Irkutsk, providing a convenient way to rent a car for a short time.
- Carshering DelhiMobile
- Website: delimobil.ru
The transport system of Irkutsk is represented by various types of transport, providing convenient and fast movement around the city and beyond. The use of public transport, taxis, rail and air transport allows residents and guests of the city to easily reach the desired place.