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

The cheapest way to get from Kars to Athens is to train and bus via Thessaloníki which costs €85 - €140 and takes 42h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kars to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 32m and costs €75 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Kars and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Kars station to Athens. However, there are services departing from Kars bus station and arriving at Athens via Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi and Istanbul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 45m.

How far is it from Kars to Athens?

The distance between Kars and Athens is 1710 km. The road distance is 2480.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Kars to Athens without a car is to train and bus which takes 40h 23m and costs €120 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Kars to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kars to Athens bus from?

Kars to Athens bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, depart from Kars bus station.

Bus or fly from Kars to Athens?

The best way to get from Kars to Athens is to fly which takes 6h 32m and costs €75 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €170 and takes 40h 45m.

Where does the Kars to Athens bus arrive?

Kars to Athens bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.

What is the time difference between Kars and Athens?

Athens is 1h behind Kars. It is currently 2:16 PM in Kars and 1:16 PM in Athens.

Can I drive from Kars to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Kars to Athens is 2480 km. It takes approximately 29h 47m to drive from Kars to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12346+ hotels available in Athens.

Kars to Athens - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Kars to Athens by plane, train, bus, car, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Kars Airport (KSY) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane KSY - ATH
6h 32m
€77–313
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kars to Sivastrain
2. Take the train from Sivas to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht
3. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athensbus
40h 23m
€123–185
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kars bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus KK0673
2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athensbus
40h 45m
€115–167
Drive 2,480.1 km
1. Drive from Kars to Athenscar 2,480.1 km
29h 47m
€442–638
Train, bus via Thessaloníki
1. Take the train from Kars to Sivastrain
2. Take the train from Sivas to Izmittrain Yht
3. Take the bus from İzmit to Istanbul Otogaribus
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Thessalonikibus
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
42h 35m
€87–137
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Kars to Arhavi Artvinbus
2. Take the bus from Arhavi to Bodrumbus
3. Take the ferry from Port of Bodrum to Port of Kosferry
4. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Piraeusferry Bsf
2d 1h
€88–199
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Kars to Ankaratrain
2. Take the train from Ankara to Izmir(Basmane)train
3. Take the ferry from Alsancak Limanı to Mytileneferry
4. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Piraeusferry Bsf
2d 8h
€147–242

Kars Airport (KSY) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

21Weekly Planes

7h 2mAverage Duration

€68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,710.2 km
Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Kars, Turkey and Athens, Greece?

Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kars Airport (KSY) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kars bus station to Athens via İstanbul Esenler bus station, Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, İskenderpaşa, and Istanbul in around 40h 45m.

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