There are 7 ways to get from Kars to Istanbul (State) by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best- Fly from Kars Airport (KSY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)KSY - SAW
2h 52m₺3,377–6,209Bus via Çayeli
cheapest- Take the bus from Kars to Çayeli
- Take the bus from Cayeli to İstanbul Dudullu
28h 23m₺1,352–2,420Train via Sivas
- Take the train from Kars to Sivas92009
- Take the train from Sivas to Istanbul81459
23h 9m₺1,823–2,962Bus
- Take the bus from Kars bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationFlixBus KK0673
23h 47m₺1,974–2,716Drive 1,417.7 km
- Drive from Kars to Istanbul1,417.7 km
18h 16m₺7,039–10,168Fly to Istanbul, bus
- Fly from Kars Airport (KSY) to Istanbul (IST)KSY - IST
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Şirinevler
3h 47m₺11,307–12,459Train
- Take the train from Kars to AnkaraDoğu Ekspresi
- Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul SöğütlüçeşmeYht / ...
31h 51m₺1,382–3,288
Kars Airport (KSY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kars to Istanbul (State) is to train which costs 1.300 ₺ - 3.300 ₺ and takes 31h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Kars to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs 3.300 ₺ - 6.500 ₺.
No, there is no direct train from Kars to Istanbul (State). However, there are services departing from Kars and arriving at Yenikapi via Sivas and Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 9m.
The distance between Kars and Istanbul (State) is 1184 km. The road distance is 1417.7 km.
The best way to get from Kars to Istanbul (State) without a car is to train via Sivas which takes 23h 9m and costs 1.800 ₺ - 3.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Kars to Istanbul (State), including transfers.
Kars to Istanbul (State) train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Kars station.
The best way to get from Kars to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs 3.300 ₺ - 6.500 ₺. Alternatively, you can train via Sivas, which costs 1.800 ₺ - 3.000 ₺ and takes 23h 9m, you could also bus, which costs 1.900 ₺ - 2.800 ₺ and takes 23h 47m.
Kars to Istanbul (State) train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sivas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kars to Istanbul (State) is 1418 km. It takes approximately 18h 16m to drive from Kars to Istanbul (State).
What companies run services between Kars, Turkey and Istanbul (State), Turkey?
AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Kars Airport (KSY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kars to Yenikapi via Sivas, Istanbul, and Söğütlüçeşme in around 23h 9m.
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- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Kars Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,200–6,000
Flights from Kars Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,200–6,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Kars Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,000–16,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Kars Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺11,000–12,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Kars to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺800–1,300
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Sivas to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Şirinevler
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺130–250
- 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
- Website
- aliosmanulusoy.com
Bus from Cayeli to İstanbul Dudullu
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺950–1,300
- Schedules at
- aliosmanulusoy.com
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