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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kars Airport (KSY)plane plane ATH - KSY
    9h 16m
    ₺4,905–21,865

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kars bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0673
    37h 52m
    ₺6,226–8,925

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus bus
    2. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivastrain train Yht
    3. Take the train from Sivas to Karstrain train
    38h 46m
    ₺6,781–9,935

  4. Drive  2,468.1 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Karscar car 2,468.1 km
    30h 12m
    ₺26,557–38,361

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou Bus Stop to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus bus
    3. Take the train from Istanbul(Sogutlucesme) to Sivastrain train Hst
    4. Take the train from Sivas to Karstrain train Ic
    39h 8m
    ₺10,056–12,192

  6. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Port of Kosferry ferry Bsf
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrumferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Bodrum to Arhavibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Arhavi Artvin to Karsbus bus
    2d 3h
    ₺4,985–15,821

  7. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytileneferry ferry Hsw
    2. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanıferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Izmir to Ankara Gartrain train Ic
    4. Take the train from Ankara to Karstrain train
    2d 10h
    ₺8,362–17,657

Athens to Kars by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration37h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket₺6,226Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,709.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 16m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Kars, Turkey?

Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kars Airport (KSY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Kars bus station via Istanbul, İskenderpaşa, Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, and İstanbul Esenler bus station in around 37h 52m.

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