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Irkutsk-Khuzhir bus

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Jekaro Just Starting Joined: 19 Apr 2006 Posts: 1	Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 4:49 pm    Post subject: Irkutsk-Khuzhir bus I am planning a trip to Olkohn Island in the summer. I arrive on the 2nd July at Irkutsk station at 05.41am and leave again on the 9th July from Irkutsk station at 06.04am. I was wondering if there were timetables for Irkutsk-Khuzhir buses? Can we book them in advance? We would like to spend all of our time on the island so is it possible to get a bus in the morning on the 2nd of July from Irkutsk to Olkohn Island? and is there a bus on the 8th of July so I can get back to Irkutsk in time for my train? thanks Henry
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waytorussia Frequent Guest Joined: 17 Mar 2010 Posts: 14	Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 11:02 pm    Post subject: Hi, The information about it is quite scattered: there are a few companies offering this service. But here's what we know at the moment (note, it may change when you arrive): Option 1: a comfortable 45-seat bus Daily bus Irkutsk - Khuzhir departs in front of Angara hotel at 9.00 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. You are lucky, because 2nd July is Sunday. The way back -- the same bus departs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 12.45 from the local "Gastronom" grocery shop (at the biz plaza). Again, you're lucky, because the 8th of July is Saturday. You will even have a chance to party before you go on that train. The whole trip takes 8 hours. The bus makes a few stops at local cafes along the way, so no need to take any food with you (unless you are vegetarian). The price is 450R ($15). If you want to book it, send me a PM, I'll try to do it for you. Angara hotel -- where the bus departs from -- can be found here: http://waytorussia.net/Siberia/Irkutsk/Accommodation.html -- there's a link to the map from the description, it's in the center, so you'll have a few hours to see Irkutsk as well. Option 2: Private Buses and Minivans from the Train Station Sometimes there are also a few private buses and minivans departing from the train station. Usually they also depart around 9.00am and you'll notice them -- they usually have a paper with OLKHON (ОЛЬХОН) written at their front window. The price is the same -- 450R ($15) The way back is much easer: go to Nikita's homestay and book a minivan back. He has a few every day, so no problem if you book when you arrive. Option 3: Taking a standard bus from the bus station The tickets are usually sold out long beforehand. However, if you want to check out Siberian bus travel extreme style, this is for you. Daily 8.10am and 350R ($12) one way + 50R ($2) for your luggage. Option 4: Get a taxi A 6- or 8-seater can be ordered through a travel agency and usually costs $250 US one way. So, more expensive, but you can stop where you want along the way.
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