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25 h 12 min
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Thessaloniki to Kars

Composite routes from Thessaloniki to Kars

Cheapest
25 h 12 min
Car
2106 km.
from $115
Fastest
2 h 46 min
Plane
Other
33 h 2 min
Bus, Train
1696 km.
from $60.59
32 h 57 min
1696 km.
from $5.43
10 h 3 min
Bus, Plane
1696 km.
from $311.68
36 h 55 min
1695 km.
from $130.30
43 h 3 min
Bus, Train
1696 km.
from $85.34

Transport providers

Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Kars
Ave. Duration:
14h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.16–$331.18
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Iğdır
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.64–$407.61

Train operators

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 Söğütlüçeşme to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
4h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.11–$8.92
Train from Ankara to Kars
Ave. Duration:
26h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$17.83

Bus operators

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Artvin
Ave. Duration:
21h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.48–$34.39

Simeonidis Tours

Phone:
+30-2310540970
Email:
Website:
simeonidistours.gr/
Bus from Thessaloniki Simeonidis Tours Office to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.77–$82.80

Crazy Holidays

Phone:
+30 2310241545
Email:
Website:
crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from Thessaloníki to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$70.06–$95.53

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

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

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

Yesil Artvin Ekspres

Phone:
(0466)2126161
Email:
Website:
yesilartvinekspres.com.tr/
Bus from Artvin to Kars
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.04–$21.65

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Thessaloníki to Kars is to night bus and train which costs $48.91 - $70.65 and takes 33h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thessaloníki to Kars is to fly and taxi which takes 10h 3m and costs $184.78 - $467.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Thessaloníki and Kars?

No, there is no direct bus from Thessaloníki to Kars. However, there are services departing from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop and arriving at Kars via Istanbul Otogari and Trabzon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 57m.

How far is it from Thessaloníki to Kars?

The distance between Thessaloníki and Kars is 1720 km. The road distance is 2023.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Thessaloníki to Kars without a car is to bus via Trabzon which takes 32h 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 15h 42m to get from Thessaloníki to Kars, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thessaloníki to Kars bus from?

Thessaloníki to Kars bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop station.

Bus or fly from Thessaloníki to Kars?

The best way to get from Thessaloníki to Kars is to fly which takes 15h 42m and costs $81.52 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus via Trabzon, which costs and takes 32h 57m.

Where does the Thessaloníki to Kars bus arrive?

Thessaloníki to Kars bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Istanbul Esenler Otogari station.

What is the time difference between Thessaloníki and Kars?

Kars is 1h ahead of Thessaloníki. It is currently 09:54 in Thessaloníki and 10:54 in Kars.

Can I drive from Thessaloníki to Kars?

Yes, the driving distance between Thessaloníki to Kars is 2023 km. It takes approximately 25h 31m to drive from Thessaloníki 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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