There are 9 ways to get from Edirne to Kars by bus, plane, train, car, or night train
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Bus to Istanbul, fly to Kars Airport
best- Take the bus from Edirne to Istanbul Airport Busbus
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kars Airport (KSY)plane IST - KSY
6h 52m₺13,130–36,217Night train, train
cheapest- Take the night train from Edirne to Halkalinighttrain
- Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Ankara Gartrain
- Take the train from Ankara to Karstrain
37h 50m₺1,780–3,672Bus
- Take the bus from Edirne to Esenler Otogarbus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kars bus stationbus FlixBus KK0673
27h 49m₺2,760–3,907Train
- Take the train from Edirne to Halkalıtrain
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivastrain Yht
- Take the train from Sivas to Karstrain
30h 48m₺2,654–3,961Drive 1,659.4 km
- Drive from Edirne to Karscar 1,659.4 km
20h 17m₺9,161–13,232Train to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Kars Airport
- Take the train from Edirne to Halkalıtrain
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Kars Airport (KSY)plane SAW - KSY
10h 34m₺4,514–20,810Bus to Istanbul, fly to Iğdır Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Edirne to Istanbul Airport Busbus
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Iğdır Airport (IGD)plane IST - IGD
- Take the bus from Tuzluca bus station to Kars bus stationbus
10h 3m₺15,240–40,667Bus to Istanbul, fly to Erzurum Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Edirne to Istanbul Airport Busbus
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Erzurum Airport (ERZ)plane IST - ERZ
- Take the bus from Erzurum bus station to Kars bus stationbus
10h 24m₺12,540–24,817Night train, bus
- Take the night train from Edirne to Halkalinighttrain
- Take the bus from Istanbul Alibeyköy to Hopabus
- Take the bus from Hopa Artvin to Karsbus
34h 39m₺2,427–4,874
Istanbul (IST) to Kars Airport (KSY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edirne to Kars is to night train and train which costs 1.700 ₺ - 3.700 ₺ and takes 37h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Edirne to Kars is to bus and fly which takes 6h 52m and costs 13.000 ₺ - 37.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Edirne to Kars station. However, there are services departing from Edirne and arriving at Kars bus station via İstanbul Esenler bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Edirne to Kars. However, there are services departing from Edirne and arriving at Kars via Halkali, Mustafa Kemal, Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme and Sivas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 48m.
The distance between Edirne and Kars is 1435 km. The road distance is 1659.4 km.
The best way to get from Edirne to Kars without a car is to bus which takes 27h 49m and costs 2.700 ₺ - 4.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Edirne to Kars, including transfers.
Edirne to Kars bus services, operated by Villa Seyahat, depart from Edirne station.
Edirne to Kars train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Edirne station.
The best way to get from Edirne to Kars is to bus which takes 27h 49m and costs 2.700 ₺ - 4.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 2.600 ₺ - 4.000 ₺ and takes 30h 48m.
What companies run services between Edirne, Turkey and Kars, Turkey?
You can take a vehicle from Edirne to Kars bus station via Edirne and İstanbul Esenler bus station in around 27h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edirne to Kars via Halkali, Mustafa Kemal, Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme, and Sivas in around 30h 48m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Kars Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–35,000
Flights from Istanbul to Iğdır Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺13,000–38,000
Flights from Istanbul to Erzurum Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺11,700–12,200
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kars Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,900–20,000
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kars Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,900–20,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kars Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,700–19,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Edirne to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺360–500
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–2,100
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Sivas to Kars
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,300
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Edirne to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺360–500
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Ankara to Kars
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺850–2,300
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- bdz_passengers@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Edirne to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺180–280
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺180–250
- 1st Class
- ₺210–280
Night train from Edirne to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺180–280
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺180–250
- 1st Class
- ₺210–280
- 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
- ₺700
- Schedules at
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Edirne to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺700
- Schedules at
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Edirne to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺700
- Schedules at
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- 444 50 33
- bilgi@villaseyahat.com
- Website
- villaseyahat.com
Bus from Edirne to Esenler Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- villaseyahat.com
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Edirne to Esenler Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺800–1,200
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺800–1,200
Bus from Istanbul Alibeyköy to Hopa
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,100–3,700
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺2,600–3,700
- 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 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–2,400
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Tuzluca bus station to Kars bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺330–460
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Erzurum bus station to Kars bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺410–600
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Hopa Artvin to Kars
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺65–800
- Schedules at
- obilet.com
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More Questions & Answers
Edirne to Kars bus services, operated by Villa Seyahat, arrive at Esenler Otogar station.
Edirne to Kars train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkalı station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edirne to Kars is 1659 km. It takes approximately 20h 17m to drive from Edirne to Kars.
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