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 34mBus via Çayeli
cheapest- Take the bus from Kars to Çayelibus
- Take the bus from Cayeli to İstanbul Dudullubus
27h 47m₺1,352–2,420Bus
- Take the bus from Kars bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus KK0673
22h 57m₺1,934–2,676Train via Sivas
- Take the train from Kars to Sivastrain 92009
- Take the train from Sivas to Istanbultrain 81459
23h 8m₺1,823–2,962Drive 1,417.7 km
- Drive from Kars to Istanbulcar 1,417.7 km
18h 17m₺7,139–10,311Fly to Istanbul, bus
- Fly from Kars Airport (KSY) to Istanbul (IST)plane KSY - IST
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus
4h 14m₺10,807–12,489Train
- Take the train from Kars to Ankaratrain Doğu Ekspresi
- Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht / ...
31h 48m₺1,382–3,288
Kars to Istanbul by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kars to Istanbul is to train which costs 1.300 ₺ - 3.300 ₺ and takes 31h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Kars to Istanbul is to fly and bus which takes 4h 14m and costs 10.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Kars to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Kars and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Cayeli and İstanbul Dudullu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 47m.
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 8m.
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 57m and costs 1.900 ₺ - 2.700 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Kars to Istanbul, including transfers.
Kars to Istanbul bus services, operated by Yesil Artvin Ekspres, depart from Kars 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 57m and costs 1.900 ₺ - 2.700 ₺. Alternatively, you can train via Sivas, which costs 1.800 ₺ - 3.000 ₺ and takes 23h 8m.
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, Istanbul, and Söğütlüçeşme in around 23h 8m.
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Kars Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,100–5,500
Flights from Kars Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,100–5,500
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Kars Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,900–16,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Kars Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺10,500–12,000
- 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
- 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
- ₺800–1,300
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Sivas to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–1,700
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Kars to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺700–2,200
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–1,100
- 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
- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- info@hava.ist
- Website
- hava.ist
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–280
- Website
- https://hava.ist/?lang=en
Bus from Kars to Çayeli
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺80–700
- Schedules at
- obilet.com
- Phone
- +90 850 532 8888
- info@aliosmanulusoy.com
- Website
- aliosmanulusoy.com
Bus from Cayeli to İstanbul Dudullu
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺950–1,300
- Schedules at
- aliosmanulusoy.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kars to Istanbul bus services, operated by Yesil Artvin Ekspres, arrive at Çayeli 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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