There are 7 ways to get from Kars to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
best- Fly from Kars Airport (KSY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane KSY - SAW
- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
3h 45m₺2,664–8,316Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kars to Ankaratrain Doğu Ekspresi
- Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht / ...
32h 5m₺1,619–3,340Bus
- Take the bus from Kars bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus KK0673
22h 50m₺1,700–2,400Train via Sivas
- Take the train from Kars to Sivastrain 92009
- Take the train from Sivas to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht
23h 6m₺2,344–3,401Drive 1,417.7 km
- Drive from Kars to Istanbulcar 1,417.7 km
18h 17m₺7,605–10,985Fly to Istanbul
- Fly from Kars Airport (KSY) to Istanbul (IST)plane KSY - IST
3h 31m₺11,261–29,293Bus via Hopa
- Take the bus from Kars to Hopa Artvinbus
- Take the bus from Hopa to Istanbul Otogaribus
28h₺2,171–4,600
Kars to Istanbul by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kars to Istanbul is to bus which costs 1.700 ₺ - 2.400 ₺ and takes 22h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kars to Istanbul is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 30.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kars bus station station and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Kars to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Kars and arriving at Yenikapi via Sivas and Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 6m.
The distance between Kars and Istanbul is 1206 km. The road distance is 1417.7 km.
The best way to get from Kars to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 22h 50m and costs 1.700 ₺ - 2.400 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Kars to Istanbul, including transfers.
Kars to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, depart from Kars bus station.
Kars to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Kars station.
The best way to get from Kars to Istanbul is to bus which takes 22h 50m and costs 1.700 ₺ - 2.400 ₺. Alternatively, you can train via Sivas, which costs 2.300 ₺ - 3.400 ₺ and takes 23h 6m, you could also fly, which costs 11.000 ₺ - 30.000 ₺ and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between Kars, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
Kamil Koc operates a bus from Kars bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station once daily. Tickets cost ₺1,700–2,400 and the journey takes 22h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kars to Yenikapi via Sivas and Söğütlüçeşme in around 23h 6m.
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Kars Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,400–8,000
Flights from Kars Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,400–8,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Kars Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺11,000–29,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Kars Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,400–24,000
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- info@metro.istanbul
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Kars to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 48m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₺900–1,300
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Sivas to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–2,100
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Kars to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺850–2,300
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Kars bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–2,400
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Kars to Hopa Artvin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺70–800
- Schedules at
- obilet.com
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Hopa to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,100–3,800
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺2,600–3,800
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More Questions & Answers
Kars to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Kars to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sivas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kars to Istanbul is 1418 km. It takes approximately 18h 17m to drive from Kars to Istanbul.
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