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)plane KSY - SAW
3h 2m₺2,977–7,709Bus via Çayeli
cheapest- Take the bus from Kars to Çayelibus
- Take the bus from Cayeli to İstanbul Dudullubus
28h 5m₺1,352–2,420Train via Sivas
- Take the train from Kars to Sivastrain 92009
- Take the train from Sivas to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht
23h 6m₺2,122–3,360Bus
- Take the bus from Kars bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus KK0673
23h 39m₺1,791–2,444Drive 1,417.7 km
- Drive from Kars to Istanbulcar 1,417.7 km
18h 17m₺7,399–10,687Fly to Istanbul
- Fly from Kars Airport (KSY) to Istanbul (IST)plane KSY - IST
3h 31m₺11,177–21,209Train
- Take the train from Kars to Ankaratrain Doğu Ekspresi
- Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht / ...
32h 5m₺1,517–3,300
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 bus which costs 1.700 ₺ - 2.500 ₺ and takes 23h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Kars to Istanbul (State) is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs 2.900 ₺ - 8.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Kars station to Istanbul (State). However, there are services departing from Kars bus station and arriving at İskenderpaşa via Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 39m.
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 6m.
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 6m and costs 2.100 ₺ - 3.400 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Kars to Istanbul (State), including transfers.
Kars to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, depart from Kars bus station.
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 3h 2m and costs 2.900 ₺ - 8.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can train via Sivas, which costs 2.100 ₺ - 3.400 ₺ and takes 23h 6m, you could also bus, which costs 1.700 ₺ - 2.500 ₺ and takes 23h 39m.
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) twice daily. 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
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,800–7,000
Flights from Kars Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,800–7,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Kars Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺11,000–13,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Kars Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,900–22,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Kars to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 48m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₺800–1,300
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Sivas to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–2,100
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Kars to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺850–2,200
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- 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
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 (State) bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
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 17m to drive from Kars to Istanbul (State).
There are 3041+ hotels available in Istanbul (State).