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

The cheapest way to get from Kars to Tatvan is to train which costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.100 ₺ and takes 27h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kars to Tatvan is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs 1.900 ₺ - 2.800 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Kars and Tatvan?

No, there is no direct bus from Kars station to Tatvan station. However, there are services departing from Kars bus station and arriving at Tatvan bus station via Horasan and Van bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Kars and Tatvan?

No, there is no direct train from Kars to Tatvan. However, there are services departing from Kars and arriving at Tatvan via Çetinkaya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 30m.

How far is it from Kars to Tatvan?

The distance between Kars and Tatvan is 580 km. The road distance is 343.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kars to Tatvan without a car is to bus which takes 9h 42m and costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.300 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 9h 42m to get from Kars to Tatvan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kars to Tatvan bus from?

Kars to Tatvan bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from Kars bus station.

Where do I catch the Kars to Tatvan train from?

Kars to Tatvan train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Kars station.

Train or bus from Kars to Tatvan?

The best way to get from Kars to Tatvan is to bus which takes 9h 42m and costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.300 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.100 ₺ and takes 27h 30m.

Where does the Kars to Tatvan bus arrive?

Kars to Tatvan bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at Horasan bus station.

Where does the Kars to Tatvan train arrive?

Kars to Tatvan train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Çetinkaya station.

Can I drive from Kars to Tatvan?

Yes, the driving distance between Kars to Tatvan is 344 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Kars to Tatvan.

Where can I stay near Tatvan?

There are three+ hotels available in Tatvan.

Kars to Tatvan - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kars to Tatvan by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kars bus station to Horasan bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Horasan to Vanbus
3. Take the bus from Van bus station to Tatvan bus stationbus
9h 42m
₺1,592–2,284
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kars to Çetinkayatrain Doğu Ekspresi
2. Take the train from Çetinkaya to Tatvantrain Van Gölü Ekspresi
27h 30m
₺1,501–2,104
Drive 343.7 km
1. Drive from Kars to Tatvancar 343.7 km
5h 39m
₺1,907–2,754

Kars to Tatvan by train

2Weekly Trains

27h 30mAverage Duration

₺1,501Cheapest Price

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Distance: 579.6 km
Duration: 9h 42m

What companies run services between Kars, Turkey and Tatvan, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Kars bus station to Tatvan bus station via Horasan bus station, Horasan, and Van bus station in around 9h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kars to Tatvan via Çetinkaya in around 27h 30m.

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