There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Ardahan by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
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 Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Kars Airport (KSY)plane SAW - KSY
- Take the taxi from Kars Airport (KSY) to Ardahantaxi
5h 30m₺5,513–9,820Bus via Çayeli
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Cayelibus
- Take the bus from Rize Çayeli to Ardahanbus
27h 56m₺1,147–2,442Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Samandira Tesisbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Arhavibus
- Take the bus from Arhavi to Ardahanbus
21h 45m₺1,537–2,022Train, taxi
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivastrain Yht
- Take the train from Sivas to Karstrain
- Take the taxi from Kars to Ardahantaxi
25h 33m₺4,715–6,623Drive 1,379.7 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Ardahancar 1,379.7 km
18h 18m₺7,043–10,173Fly from Istanbul, taxi
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kars Airport (KSY)plane IST - KSY
- Take the taxi from Kars Airport (KSY) to Ardahantaxi
5h 20m₺13,778–23,554Bus via Artvin
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Artvin bus stationbus FlixBus KK5503
- Take the bus from Artvin to Ardahanbus
25h 55m₺1,650–2,240
Istanbul to Ardahan by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Ardahan is to bus via Artvin which costs 1.600 ₺ - 2.300 ₺ and takes 25h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Ardahan is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 20m and costs 13.000 ₺ - 24.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Ardahan. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Otogari and arriving at Ardahan via Istanbul Samandira Tesis and Arhavi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 45m.
The distance between Istanbul and Ardahan is 1294 km. The road distance is 1379.7 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Ardahan without a car is to bus which takes 21h 45m and costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Istanbul to Ardahan, including transfers.
Istanbul to Ardahan bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.
Istanbul to Ardahan bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Samandira Tesis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Ardahan is 1380 km. It takes approximately 18h 18m to drive from Istanbul to Ardahan.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Ardahan, Turkey?
You can take a bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ardahan via Istanbul Samandira Tesis and Arhavi in around 21h 45m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Kars Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺11,000–11,300
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kars Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,800–6,500
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kars Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,800–6,500
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kars Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,600–15,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- 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 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺800–1,300
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Samandira Tesis
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺380–460
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺380–460
Bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Arhavi
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,500
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺1,100–1,400
Bus from Arhavi to Ardahan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺50–65
- Schedules at
- obilet.com
Bus from Artvin to Ardahan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺45–55
- Schedules at
- obilet.com
Bus from Rize Çayeli to Ardahan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺60–700
- Schedules at
- obilet.com
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Artvin bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–2,200
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₺2,600–3,300
Kağızman Taksi
- Phone
- +90 535 622 85 49
Kağızman Taksi
- Phone
- +90 535 622 85 49
Kağızman Taksi
- Phone
- +90 535 622 85 49
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