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

The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Kars is to bus which costs 8.500 ₺ - 10.000 ₺ and takes 4 days 16h.

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

The fastest way to get from Almaty to Kars is to fly which takes 13h 15m and costs 13.000 ₺ - 50.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Almaty and Kars?

No, there is no direct bus from Almaty station to Kars. However, there are services departing from Almaty Sayran Bus Station and arriving at Kars via Tashkent bus station, Krasnodar-1 Bus station and Rize. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 16h.

How far is it from Almaty to Kars?

The distance between Almaty and Kars is 2820 km. The road distance is 4018.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Almaty to Kars without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 16h and costs 8.500 ₺ - 10.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 13h 15m to get from Almaty to Kars, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Almaty to Kars bus from?

Almaty to Kars bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, depart from Almaty Sayran Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Almaty to Kars?

The best way to get from Almaty to Kars is to fly which takes 13h 15m and costs 13.000 ₺ - 50.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 8.500 ₺ - 10.000 ₺ and takes 4 days 16h.

Where does the Almaty to Kars bus arrive?

Almaty to Kars bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, arrive at Tashkent bus station.

What is the time difference between Almaty and Kars?

Kars is 2h behind Almaty. It is currently 6:34 PM in Almaty and 4:34 PM in Kars.

Can I drive from Almaty to Kars?

Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Kars is 4018 km. It takes approximately 2 days 4h to drive from Almaty to Kars.

Where can I stay near Kars?

There are 15+ hotels available in Kars.

Almaty to Kars - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Almaty to Kars by plane, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Kars Airport
best
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Kars Airport (KSY)plane ALA - KSY
13h 15m
₺13,317–50,143
Fly to Kutaisi International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Kutaisi International Airport (KUT)plane ALA - KUT
2. Take the bus from Kutaisi Airport to Hopabus
3. Take the bus from Hopa Artvin to Karsbus
17h 3m
₺6,629–26,009
Bus
1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Tashkent bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Krasnodar-1 Bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Krasnodar-1 Bus station to Rize bus stationbus
4. Take the bus from Rize to Karsbus
4d 16h
₺8,904–9,913
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Saratov 1 Passtrain
2. Take the train from Saratov 1 Pass to Piatigorsktrain
3. Take the bus from Pyatigorsk Bus station to Batumi Bus stationbus
4. Take the bus from Hopa Artvin to Karsbus
4d 18h
₺18,481–30,096
Drive 4,018.1 km
1. Drive from Almaty to Karscar 4,018.1 km
2d 4h
₺21,094–30,469
Fly to Batumi International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Batumi International Airport (BUS)plane ALA - BUS
2. Take the bus from Batumi Central to Hopabus
3. Take the bus from Hopa Artvin to Karsbus
16h 6m
₺9,248–30,013
Train, bus via Beyneu
1. Take the train from Almaty 2 to Beineutrain
2. Take the train from Beineu to Volgograd-1train
3. Take the bus from Volgograd Bus station to Rostov-on-Don bus stationbus
4. Take the bus from Rostov-on-Don bus station to Rize bus stationbus
5. Take the bus from Rize to Karsbus
4d 23h

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Kars Airport (KSY) flights

12Weekly Planes

12h 16mAverage Duration

₺13,146Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,820.2 km
Duration: 13h 15m

What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Kars, Turkey?

Turkish Airlines flies from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Kars Airport (KSY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Kars via Tashkent bus station, Krasnodar-1 Bus station, and Rize in around 4d 16h.

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