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Istanbul to Kars buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Istanbul and Kars takes 22h. There is at least one bus per day from Istanbul to Kars. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

22h
Duration
1,474 km
Distance
₺2,100
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Istanbul to Kars bus times

Buses run once daily between Istanbul and Kars. The earliest departure is at 9:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Istanbul is at 9:30 AM which arrives into Kars at 7:30 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 22h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    bus bus 22h • Direct

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    bus bus 22h • Direct

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    bus bus 22h • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Istanbul to Kars? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,474.1 km
  • Duration: 22h

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Kars, Turkey?

Kamil Koç operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kars bus station once daily. Tickets cost ₺1,700–2,400 and the journey takes 22h.

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