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Ankara to Kars

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14 h 23 min
1068 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Ankara to Kars

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Cheapest
By car (1 068 km)
14 h 23 min
1068 km.
from $58
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Rideshare
14 h 23 min
1068 km.
from $13.93
Train via Sivas
19 h 34 min
870 km.
from $22.43
Bus via Trabzon
19 h 37 min
870 km.
from $5.43
Bus, Plane
5 h 14 min
870 km.
from $191.55
Bus
22 h
870 km.
from $41.02

Transport providers

Airlines

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Kars
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$20.38–$165.60
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Iğdır
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.75–$203.82

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Ankara to Sivas
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.99–$17.83
Train from Sivas to Kars
Ave. Duration:
15h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.01–$10.19
Train from Ankara to Kars
Ave. Duration:
26h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.01–$20.38

Bus operators

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Ankara bus station to Artvin
Ave. Duration:
16h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.38–$29.30

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Ankara to Trabzon
Ave. Duration:
10h 56m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.11–$26.75

Ali Osman ULUSOY

Website:
aliosmanulusoy.com/
Bus from Ankara to Trabzon
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.11–$28.02

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–$21.66

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 Ankara to Kars?

The cheapest way to get from Ankara to Kars is to train which costs $11.96 - $17.39 and takes 26h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ankara to Kars is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $21.74 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Ankara and Kars?

No, there is no direct bus from Ankara to Kars. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Kars via Trabzon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Ankara and Kars?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ankara and arriving at Kars. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26h 10m.

How far is it from Ankara to Kars?

The distance between Ankara and Kars is 894 km. The road distance is 1069.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Ankara to Kars without a car is to train via Sivas which takes 19h 34m and costs $10.87 - $23.91 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Ankara to Kars, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ankara to Kars bus from?

Ankara to Kars bus services, operated by Ali Osman ULUSOY, depart from Ankara station.

Where do I catch the Ankara to Kars train from?

Ankara to Kars train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ankara station.

Train, bus or fly from Ankara to Kars?

The best way to get from Ankara to Kars is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $21.74 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can train via Sivas, which costs $10.87 - $23.91 and takes 19h 34m, you could also bus via Trabzon, which costs and takes 19h 37m.

Where does the Ankara to Kars bus arrive?

Ankara to Kars bus services, operated by Ali Osman ULUSOY, arrive at Trabzon station.

Where does the Ankara to Kars train arrive?

Ankara to Kars train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sivas station.

Can I drive from Ankara to Kars?

Yes, the driving distance between Ankara to Kars is 1069 km. It takes approximately 15h 7m to drive from Ankara 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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