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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Kars is to train and bus which costs 10.000 ₺ - 20.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Kars is to train and fly which takes 9h 42m and costs 7.500 ₺ - 35.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Kars?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Kars station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Kars bus station via Beograd, Autobuska stanica and İstanbul Esenler bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Basel to Kars?

The distance between Basel and Kars is 2930 km. The road distance is 3618.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Kars without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 6h and costs 12.000 ₺ - 17.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 12h 28m to get from Basel to Kars, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Kars bus from?

Basel to Kars bus services, operated by Optop Travel, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Bus or fly from Basel to Kars?

The best way to get from Basel to Kars is to fly which takes 12h 28m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 23.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 12.000 ₺ - 17.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 6h.

Where does the Basel to Kars bus arrive?

Basel to Kars bus services, operated by Optop Travel, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Kars?

Kars is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 3:36 AM in Basel and 4:36 AM in Kars.

Can I drive from Basel to Kars?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Kars is 3619 km. It takes approximately 40h to drive from Basel to Kars.

Where can I stay near Kars?

There are 16+ hotels available in Kars.

Basel to Kars - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Kars by plane, bus, car, car train, or train

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

Fly Basel to Kars Airport
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Kars Airport (KSY)plane BSL - KSY
12h 28m
₺6,844–22,430
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
3. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kars bus stationbus
2d 6h
₺12,736–17,032
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Karscar
39h 9m
₺33,076–47,587
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Kars Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Kars Airport (KSY)plane ZRH - KSY
9h 42m
₺7,920–34,277
Fly Basel to Iğdır Airport, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Iğdır Airport (IGD)plane BSL - IGD
2. Take the bus from Tuzluca bus station to Kars bus stationbus
17h 49m
₺15,454–71,880
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to München Hbftrain 60
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
3. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kars bus stationbus
2d 7h
₺10,884–19,138
Train, bus via Novi Pazar
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ec / ...
2. Take the bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanica to Pendik Stationbus
4. Take the train from Pendik to Sivastrain Yht
5. Take the train from Sivas to Karstrain
2d 11h
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kraljevo, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Kraljevo, Autobuska Stanica to Istanbulbus
3. Take the train from Istanbul to Ankaratrain Hst
4. Take the train from Ankara to Karstrain
3d 6h
₺11,569–17,869
Drive 3,618.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Karscar 3,618.7 km
40h
₺32,446–46,866

Basel to Kars by bus

2Weekly Buses

2d 6hAverage Duration

₺12,736Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,930.4 km
Duration: 12h 28m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Kars, Turkey?

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Kars Airport (KSY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kars bus station via Beograd, Autobuska stanica, İstanbul Esenler, and İstanbul Esenler bus station in around 2d 6h.

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