There are 5 ways to get from Batman to Kars by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Batman bus station to Diyarbakır bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Diyarbakır bus station to Erzurum bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Erzurum bus station to Kars bus stationbus
12h₺1,205–1,752Train
- Take the train from Batman to Çetinkayatrain Güney Kurtalan Ekspresi
- Take the train from Çetinkaya to Karstrain Doğu Ekspresi
26h 52m₺1,372–1,956Drive 495.1 km
- Drive from Batman to Karscar 495.1 km
7h 26m₺2,844–4,108Fly
- Fly from Batman (BAL) to Kars Airport (KSY)plane BAL - KSY
10h 47m₺5,688–24,819Bus, train
- Take the bus from Batman bus station to Diyarbakır bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Diyarbakır bus station to Aşkale bus stationbus
- Take the train from Aşkale to Karstrain
15h 39m₺1,205–1,802
Batman to Kars by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batman to Kars is to bus and train which costs 1.200 ₺ - 1.800 ₺ and takes 15h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Batman to Kars is to drive which takes 7h 26m and costs 2.800 ₺ - 4.200 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Batman station to Kars station. However, there are services departing from Batman bus station and arriving at Kars bus station via Diyarbakır bus station and Erzurum bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
No, there is no direct train from Batman to Kars. However, there are services departing from Batman and arriving at Kars via Çetinkaya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 52m.
The distance between Batman and Kars is 643 km. The road distance is 495.1 km.
The best way to get from Batman to Kars without a car is to bus which takes 12h and costs 1.200 ₺ - 1.800 ₺.
It takes approximately 12h to get from Batman to Kars, including transfers.
Batman to Kars bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from Batman bus station.
Batman to Kars train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Batman station.
The best way to get from Batman to Kars is to bus which takes 12h and costs 1.200 ₺ - 1.800 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1.300 ₺ - 2.000 ₺ and takes 26h 52m, you could also fly, which costs 5.500 ₺ - 25.000 ₺ and takes 10h 47m.
What companies run services between Batman, Turkey and Kars, Turkey?
You can take a bus from Batman bus station to Kars bus station via Diyarbakır bus station and Erzurum bus station in around 12h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Batman to Kars via Çetinkaya in around 26h 52m.
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Batman to Kars Airport via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 47m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₺6,000–29,000
Flights from Batman to Kars Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺5,000–24,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Batman to Çetinkaya
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺600–900
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Çetinkaya to Kars
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Aşkale to Kars
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺360–550
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Batman bus station to Diyarbakır bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺290–410
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Diyarbakır bus station to Erzurum bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺500–750
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Erzurum bus station to Kars bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺410–600
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Batman bus station to Diyarbakır bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺290–410
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Diyarbakır bus station to Aşkale bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺550–850
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
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Booking & Getting There
Batman to Kars bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at Diyarbakır bus station.
Batman to Kars train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Çetinkaya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batman to Kars is 495 km. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Batman to Kars.
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