There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Kars (State) by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kars Airport
best- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Kars Airport (KSY)SAW - KSY
3h 45m₺3,368–6,208Bus via Hopa
cheapest- Take the bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Sarpi
- Take the bus from Hopa Artvin to Kars
27h 53m₺1,323–2,707Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kars bus stationFlixBus KK0673
24h 41m₺1,950–2,700Train via Sivas
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to SivasYht
- Take the train from Sivas to KarsDoğu Ekspresi
24h 51m₺2,115–3,423Drive 1,420.8 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Kars1,420.8 km
18h 15m₺7,055–10,190Fly Istanbul to Kars Airport
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kars Airport (KSY)IST - KSY
4h 16m₺11,304–12,455Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Agri, taxi
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Agri (AJI)SAW - AJI
- Take the taxi from Agri (AJI) to Kağızman
5h 20m₺5,781–18,458Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Iğdır Airport, bus
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Iğdır Airport (IGD)SAW - IGD
- Take the bus from Tuzluca bus station to Kağızman bus station
6h 6m₺4,628–19,241Train
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to AnkaraYht / ...
- Take the train from Ankara to KarsDoğu Ekspresi
32h 42m₺2,065–3,323
Istanbul (State) to Kars (State) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Kars (State) is to bus which costs 1.900 ₺ - 2.700 ₺ and takes 24h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Kars (State) is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs 3.300 ₺ - 6.500 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul (State) to Kars (State). However, there are services departing from Istanbul Aksaray and arriving at Kars via Sarp and Hopa Artvin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul (State) to Kars (State). However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Kars via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme and Sivas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 51m.
The distance between Istanbul (State) and Kars (State) is 1184 km. The road distance is 1420.8 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Kars (State) without a car is to bus which takes 24h 41m and costs 1.900 ₺ - 2.700 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Istanbul (State) to Kars (State), including transfers.
Istanbul (State) to Kars (State) bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Aksaray station.
Istanbul (State) to Kars (State) train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Kars (State) is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs 3.300 ₺ - 6.500 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.900 ₺ - 2.700 ₺ and takes 24h 41m, you could also train via Sivas, which costs 2.100 ₺ - 3.500 ₺ and takes 24h 51m.
What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Kars (State), 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 23h.
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- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kars Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,200–6,000
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kars Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,200–6,000
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Agri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,300–16,000
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Agri via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,400–16,000
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Iğdır Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺4,700–22,000
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Iğdır Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,700–22,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kars Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,100–12,000
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Iğdır Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,400–18,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Kars Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺11,000–12,000
- 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
- 23h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–2,400
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Tuzluca bus station to Kağızman bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺250–350
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Sarpi
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,918
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺1,100–1,500
Bus from Hopa Artvin to Kars
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺65–700
- Schedules at
- obilet.com
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul (State) to Kars (State) bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Sarpi station.
Istanbul (State) to Kars (State) train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sivas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul (State) to Kars (State) is 1421 km. It takes approximately 18h 15m to drive from Istanbul (State) to Kars (State).
There are 22+ hotels available in Kars (State).