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18 h 14 min
1419 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kars to Istanbul

Composite routes from Kars to Istanbul

Cheapest
18 h 14 min
Car
1419 km.
from $78
Fastest
2 h 5 min
Plane
Other
23 h 9 min
1188 km.
from $21.20
23 h 37 min
1188 km.
from $5.43
5 h 22 min
Taxi, Plane
1188 km.
from $199.68
5 h 19 min
Taxi, Plane
1188 km.
from $165.95
29 h 30 min
1188 km.
from $46.70
31 h 43 min
1188 km.
from $29.98

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 3
Pegasus Airlines
Website
Turkish Airlines
Website
Fly Armenia Airways
Website
Pegasus Airlines
Website
2h 15m
Every day
$58.60–$178.34
Turkish Airlines
Website
2h 30m
Every day
$57.32–$121.02
Fly Armenia Airways
Website
2h 20m
Every day
$49.68–$318.46
Train operators
Found: 1
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Website
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Website
14h 48m
Once daily
$8.92–$12.74
+90 444 8 233
+90 444 8 233
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bus operators
Found: 5
Kamil Koc
Website
Metro Turizm
Website
Ali Osman ULUSOY
Website
Yesil Artvin Ekspres
Website
Iğdırlı Tourism
Website
Kamil Koc
Website
23h 15m
Twice daily
$25.48–$34.39
444 0 562
444 0 562
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Metro Turizm
Website
17h
3 times a day
$21.66–$34.39
0850 222 34 55
0850 222 34 55
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Ali Osman ULUSOY
Website
17h 15m
Twice daily
$28.02–$38.22
Yesil Artvin Ekspres
Website
5h 15m
Once daily
$2.04–$20.38
(0466)2126161
(0466)2126161
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Iğdırlı Tourism
Website
5h 37m
Once daily
90.476.228 69 01
90.476.228 69 01
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kars to Istanbul is to train which costs $17.39 - $25 and takes 31h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kars to Istanbul is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $53.26 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Kars and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Kars to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Kars and arriving at Istanbul Otogari via Trabzon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Kars and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Kars to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Kars and arriving at Yenikapi via Sivas and Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 9m.

How far is it from Kars to Istanbul?

The distance between Kars and Istanbul is 1206 km. The road distance is 1429 km.

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

The best way to get from Kars to Istanbul without a car is to train via Sivas which takes 23h 9m and costs $16.30 - $25 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Kars to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kars to Istanbul bus from?

Kars to Istanbul bus services, operated by Iğdırlı Tourism, depart from Kars station.

Where do I catch the Kars to Istanbul train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Kars to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Kars to Istanbul is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $54.35 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can train via Sivas, which costs $16.30 - $25 and takes 23h 9m, you could also bus via Trabzon, which costs and takes 23h 37m.

Where does the Kars to Istanbul bus arrive?

Kars to Istanbul bus services, operated by Iğdırlı Tourism, arrive at Trabzon station.

What is the time difference between Kars and Istanbul?

It is currently 11:39 at both, Kars and Istanbul.

Where does the Kars to Istanbul train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kars to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Kars to Istanbul is 1429 km. It takes approximately 18h 52m to drive from Kars to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4660+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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