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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Istanbul to Kars

Composite routes from Istanbul to Kars

Cheapest
18 h 16 min
Car
1421 km.
from $78
Other
4 h 18 min
Train, Plane
1188 km.
from $61.41
24 h 51 min
1188 km.
from $21.35
23 h 37 min
1188 km.
from $5.43
5 h 53 min
Bus, Plane
1188 km.
from $164.04
26 h 55 min
1188 km.
from $47.43
32 h 37 min
1188 km.
from $30

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 3
Pegasus Airlines
Website
Turkish Airlines
Website
Fly Armenia Airways
Website
Pegasus Airlines
Website
2h
Every day
$35.67–$108.28
Turkish Airlines
Website
2h 5m
Every day
$57.32–$121.02
Fly Armenia Airways
Website
2h 5m
Every day
$30.57–$203.82
Train operators
Found: 1
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Website
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Website
14 min
Every 15 minutes
$1.66–$2.42
+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
21h 40m
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 50m
Once daily
$28.02–$38.22
Yesil Artvin Ekspres
Website
4h 15m
Once daily
$2.04–$21.66
(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 Istanbul to Kars (State)?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Kars (State) is to train via Sivas which costs $16.30 - $25 and takes 24h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Kars (State)?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Kars (State) is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $53.26 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Kars (State)?

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

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Kars (State)?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Kars (State). However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Kars via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme and Sivas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 51m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Kars (State)?

The distance between Istanbul and Kars (State) is 1206 km. The road distance is 1431 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Kars (State) without a car is to bus via Trabzon which takes 23h 37m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Kars (State)?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Istanbul to Kars (State), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Kars (State) bus from?

Istanbul to Kars (State) bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Kars (State) train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Istanbul to Kars (State)?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Kars (State) is to bus via Trabzon which takes 23h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Sivas, which costs $16.30 - $25 and takes 24h 51m, you could also fly, which costs $53.26 - $103.26 and takes 4h 7m.

Where does the Istanbul to Kars (State) bus arrive?

Istanbul to Kars (State) bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Trabzon station.

Where does the Istanbul to Kars (State) train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Kars (State)?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Kars (State) is 1431 km. It takes approximately 18h 53m to drive from Istanbul to Kars (State).

Where can I stay near Kars (State)?

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