The train between Istanbul and Kars takes 24h 24m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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.
Trains run on demand between Istanbul and Kars. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 24h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Kars. However, there are services departing from Istanbul station and arriving at Kars station via Sivas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10,675,199d 2h.
Istanbul to Kars train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
Istanbul to Kars train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Kars station.
The distance between Istanbul and Kars is 1,189.4 km. The road distance is 1,724 km.
You can take a train from Yenikapi to Kars via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme and Sivas in around 24h 24m.
