If you are traveling from outside Russia, the most convenient way to reach Irkutsk is by air. The nearest airport is the Irkutsk International Airport (IKT). Upon arrival, you can take a taxi or public transport to the city center.
Taxis are readily available at the airport. It is advisable to use official taxi services, which you can book at the airport arrival halls or in advance through hotel concierge services.
If you prefer public transport, there are bus and minibus services (marshrutkas) that can take you from the airport to the city center. Once in the city center, Holy Cross Cathedral is within walking distance from most central locations.
Irkutsk is a stop on the famous Trans-Siberian Railway, making it accessible by train from various parts of Russia and even from some international locations like Mongolia and China.
Visitors driving to Irkutsk will find that the city is well-connected by road. The cathedral is located in the central part of Irkutsk and is accessible via the main streets of the city.
Once you are in the city center, Holy Cross Cathedral is easily reachable on foot. The exact address is ul. Sedova, 1, Irkutsk, Irkutsk Oblast, 664011.