There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Kars by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Kars Airport (KSY)SAW - KSY
3h 45m₺3,265–5,547Bus via Çayeli
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Cayeli
- Take the bus from Çayeli to Kars
29h 38m₺1,166–2,446Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kars bus stationFlixBus KK0673
24h 39m₺1,950–2,700Train via Sivas
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to SivasYht
- Take the train from Sivas to KarsDoğu Ekspresi
24h 50m₺2,115–3,423Drive 1,420.7 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Kars1,420.7 km
18h 15m₺7,119–10,283Fly from Istanbul
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kars Airport (KSY)IST - KSY
4h 16m₺10,804–12,455Train
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to AnkaraYht / ...
- Take the train from Ankara to KarsDoğu Ekspresi
32h 41m₺2,065–3,323
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Kars Airport (KSY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Kars is to bus via Çayeli which costs 1.100 ₺ - 2.500 ₺ and takes 29h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Kars is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs 3.200 ₺ - 6.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul (State) to Kars. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Kars via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme and Sivas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 50m.
The distance between Istanbul (State) and Kars is 1184 km. The road distance is 1420.7 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Kars without a car is to bus which takes 24h 39m and costs 1.900 ₺ - 2.700 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Istanbul (State) to Kars, including transfers.
Istanbul (State) to Kars train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Kars is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs 3.200 ₺ - 6.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.900 ₺ - 2.700 ₺ and takes 24h 39m, you could also train via Sivas, which costs 2.100 ₺ - 3.500 ₺ and takes 24h 50m.
Istanbul (State) to Kars train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sivas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul (State) to Kars is 1421 km. It takes approximately 18h 15m to drive from Istanbul (State) to Kars.
What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Kars, Turkey?
AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Kars Airport (KSY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Kamil Koc operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kars bus station twice daily. Tickets cost ₺1,700–2,400 and the journey takes 22h 58m.
- 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
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Kars Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺10,500–12,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
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 Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–1,100
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Ankara to Kars
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–2,200
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- 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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