There are 7 ways to get from Edirne to Kars by bus, plane, train, car, or night train
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Bus to Istanbul, fly
best- Take the bus from Edirne to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kars Airport (KSY)IST - KSY
6h 57m₺11,460–13,047Night train, bus
cheapest- Take the night train from Edirne to Halkali
- Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Cayeli
- Take the bus from Çayeli to Kars
33h 41m₺1,414–2,609Bus
- Take the bus from Edrine to Istanbul Otogari
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kars bus stationFlixBus KK0673
27h 47m₺2,669–3,966Train
- Take the train from Edirne to Halkali
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to SivasYht
- Take the train from Sivas to Kars
30h 56m₺2,498–3,999Drive 1,659.5 km
- Drive from Edirne to Kars1,659.5 km
20h 14m₺8,315–12,010Train to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Edirne to Halkali
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Kars Airport (KSY)SAW - KSY
10h 30m₺3,528–6,264Night train, train
- Take the night train from Edirne to Halkali
- Take the train from Halkali to AnkaraHst
- Take the train from Ankara to Kars
38h 18m₺2,419–3,804
Istanbul (IST) to Kars Airport (KSY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edirne to Kars is to night train and bus which costs 1.400 ₺ - 2.700 ₺ and takes 33h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Edirne to Kars is to bus and fly which takes 6h 57m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct train from Edirne to Kars. However, there are services departing from Edirne and arriving at Kars via Halkali and Ankara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 18m.
The distance between Edirne and Kars is 1435 km. The road distance is 1659.5 km.
The best way to get from Edirne to Kars without a car is to bus which takes 27h 47m and costs 2.600 ₺ - 4.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Edirne to Kars, including transfers.
Edirne to Kars train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Edirne station.
The best way to get from Edirne to Kars is to bus which takes 27h 47m and costs 2.600 ₺ - 4.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 2.500 ₺ - 4.000 ₺ and takes 30h 56m.
Edirne to Kars train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Halkali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edirne to Kars is 1660 km. It takes approximately 20h 14m to drive from Edirne to Kars.
What companies run services between Edirne, Turkey and Kars, Turkey?
You can take a vehicle from Edirne to Kars via Edrine, Istanbul Otogari, İstanbul Esenler bus station, and Kars in around 27h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edirne to Kars via Halkali, Halkalı Marmaray, Mehmet Akif İnan İmam H. Ortaokulu, Mustafa Kemal, Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme, and Sivas in around 30h 56m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Kars Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺10,500–12,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kars Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,000–5,500
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kars Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,000–5,500
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kars Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,300–13,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Edirne to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺320–500
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–2,100
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Sivas to Kars
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺800–1,300
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Halkali to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,100
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Ankara to Kars
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–2,200
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- +35929311111
- onlineticket@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Edirne to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺310–510
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺310–440
- 1st Class
- ₺450–510
- Phone
- 0850 222 59 59
- info@istanbulseyahat.com.tr
- Website
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Edirne to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺530
- Schedules at
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Edrine to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺500–972
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺500–600
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kars bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–2,400
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Phone
- +90 850 532 8888
- info@aliosmanulusoy.com
- Website
- aliosmanulusoy.com
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Cayeli
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺950–1,300
- Schedules at
- aliosmanulusoy.com
Bus from Çayeli to Kars
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺75–700
- Schedules at
- obilet.com
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