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30 h 6 min
2603 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Athens to Kars

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Cheapest
By car (2 603 km)
30 h 6 min
2603 km.
from $143
Fastest
Plane to Kars (Tbilisi International Airport)
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Other
Train, Bus
39 h 14 min
1684 km.
from $130.13
Bus, Train (Bus)
39 h 13 min
1686 km.
from $127.34
Bus
39 h 31 min
1686 km.
Bus, Plane
9 h 33 min
1686 km.
from $275.84
Bus, Train (Ferry)
2 d 8 h 15 min
1686 km.
from $141.92

Transport providers

Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Kars
Ave. Duration:
7h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$267.49
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Iğdır
Ave. Duration:
7h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.16–$331.18

Train operators

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Athens to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.20–$34.39

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivas
Ave. Duration:
7h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.83–$16.56
Train from Sivas to Kars
Ave. Duration:
15h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.01–$10.19
Train from Istanbul to Sivas
Ave. Duration:
7h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.46–$16.56
Train from Balıkesir to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
9h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.01–$16.56
Train from Ankara to Kars
Ave. Duration:
26h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.01–$20.38

Bus operators

Crazy Holidays

Phone:
+30 2310241545
Email:
Website:
crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from Athens to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$95.53–$140.12

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.94–$53.50

Pamukkale

Phone:
0 850 333 35 35
Email:
Website:
pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from Ayvalık to Balikesir
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.64–$11.46

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Trabzon
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.65–$34.39
Bus from Ayvalık to Balikesir
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.55–$14.01

Ali Osman ULUSOY

Website:
aliosmanulusoy.com/
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Trabzon
Ave. Duration:
17h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$38.21
Bus from Çeşme to Trabzon
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.67–$47.13

Iğdırlı Tourism

Phone:
90.476.228 69 01
Email:
Website:
igdirliturizm.com.tr/
Bus from Trabzon to Kars
Ave. Duration:
5h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily

Other operators

Blue Star Ferries

Phone:
+302108919800
Email:
Website:
bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Chios
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.13–$121.01
Other from Port of Piraeus to Mytilene
Ave. Duration:
12h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$56.05–$140.12

Hellenic Seaways

Phone:
+30 210 89 19 800
Email:
Website:
hellenicseaways.gr/
Other from Port of Piraeus to Chios
Ave. Duration:
9h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$47.13–$140.12
Other from Port of Piraeus to Mytilene
Ave. Duration:
13h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$56.05–$152.85

Turkish Sealines

Phone:
+90 252 316 22 22
Email:
Website:
turkishsealines.com.tr/
Other from Chios to Port
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$49.72–$161.57

Jalem Tur

Phone:
0545 783 50 61
Email:
Website:
jalemtur.com/
Other from Mytilene to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.08

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Kars?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Kars is to train and bus which costs $70.65 - $119.57 and takes 39h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Kars?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Kars is to fly which takes 7h 37m and costs $70.65 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Kars?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Kars. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Kars via İskenderpaşa, Istanbul Otogari and Trabzon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 31m.

How far is it from Athens to Kars?

The distance between Athens and Kars is 1710 km. The road distance is 2520.8 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Kars without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Kars without a car is to bus and train which takes 39h 13m and costs $103.26 - $141.30 .

How long does it take to get from Athens to Kars?

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Athens to Kars, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Kars bus from?

Athens to Kars bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from Athens station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Kars?

The best way to get from Athens to Kars is to fly which takes 7h 37m and costs $70.65 - $250 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 39h 31m.

Where does the Athens to Kars bus arrive?

Athens to Kars bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Istanbul station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Kars?

Kars is 1h ahead of Athens. It is currently 21:17 in Athens and 22:17 in Kars.

Can I drive from Athens to Kars?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Kars is 2521 km. It takes approximately 30h 24m to drive from Athens to Kars.

Where can I stay near Kars?

There are 19+ hotels available in Kars. Prices start at $15.90 per night.
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