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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Kars is to bus and train which costs 8.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺ and takes 3 days 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Kars is to fly which takes 17h and costs 6.500 ₺ - 30.000 ₺.

How far is it from Helsinki to Kars?

The distance between Helsinki and Kars is 2553 km. The road distance is 5629.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Helsinki to Kars without a car is to bus via Istanbul which takes 2 days 23h and costs 9.500 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 17h to get from Helsinki to Kars, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Kars bus from?

Helsinki to Kars bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 station.

Bus or fly from Helsinki to Kars?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Kars is to fly which takes 17h and costs 6.500 ₺ - 30.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Istanbul, which costs 9.500 ₺ - 14.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 23h.

Where does the Helsinki to Kars bus arrive?

Helsinki to Kars bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D station.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Kars?

Kars is 1h ahead of Helsinki. It is currently 2:59 AM in Helsinki and 3:59 AM in Kars.

Can I drive from Helsinki to Kars?

Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Kars is 5629 km. It takes approximately 3 days 3h to drive from Helsinki to Kars.

Where can I stay near Kars?

There are 16+ hotels available in Kars.

Helsinki to Kars - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

Q: Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Kars?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Kars station. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 and arriving at Kars bus station via Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D, Riga Central Bus Station, Dvirtsevyi Bus Station and İstanbul Esenler bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 23h.

There are 6 ways to get from Helsinki to Kars by plane, bus, car, ferry, 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 from Helsinki Airport
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kars Airport (KSY)plane HEL - KSY
17h
₺6,806–29,426
Bus via Istanbul
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus
2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Riga, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
5. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kars bus stationbus
2d 23h
₺9,680–13,478
Drive 5,629.2 km
1. Drive from Helsinki to Karscar 5,629.2 km
3d 3h
₺52,800–76,267
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Kars Airport (KSY)plane TLL - KSY
19h 17m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tallinn Central Bus station to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the train from Moskovsky Railway Terminal to Krasnodar 1train
4. Take the bus from Krasnodar-1 Bus station to Hopabus
5. Take the bus from Hopa Artvin to Karsbus
3d 1h
₺8,286–13,481
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tallinn Central Bus station to Minsk Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Minsk Central Bus Station to Krasnodar-1 Bus stationbus
4. Take the bus from Krasnodar-1 Bus station to Hopabus
5. Take the bus from Hopa Artvin to Karsbus
3d 8h
₺10,236–23,781

Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kars Airport (KSY) flights

18Weekly Planes

15h 41mAverage Duration

₺6,591Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,553.4 km
Duration: 17h

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Kars, Turkey?

Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, and AJet fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kars Airport (KSY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Kars bus station via Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D, Riga, Bus Station, Riga Central Bus Station, Dvirtsevyi Bus Station, and İstanbul Esenler bus station in around 2d 23h.

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