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18 h 44 min
1519 km.
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Nine ways to Travel from Istanbul to Kars

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Cheapest
By car (1 519 km)
18 h 44 min
1519 km.
from $83
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Plane from Istanbul (Istanbul New Airport) to Kars (Kars Airport)
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Rideshare
18 h 44 min
1519 km.
from $19.81
Train, Plane
4 h 18 min
1188 km.
from $61.41
Train via Sivas
24 h 51 min
1188 km.
from $21.35
Bus via Trabzon
23 h 37 min
1188 km.
from $5.43
Bus, Plane
5 h 53 min
1188 km.
from $164.04
Bus
26 h 55 min
1188 km.
from $47.43
Train
32 h 37 min
1188 km.
from $30

Transport providers

Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kars
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.67–$108.28
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Agri
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$89.17–$254.77
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Iğdır
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$47.13–$140.12

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Kars
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$57.32–$121.02
Plane from Istanbul to Iğdır
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.78–$165.60
Plane from Istanbul to Agri
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$331.20

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kars
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$30.57–$203.82
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Agri
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$58.60–$382.16
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Iğdır
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$39.49–$254.77

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Yenikapi to Ayrilikcesme
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.66–$2.42
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

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:
$21.66–$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–$38.22

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 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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