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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Kars is to bus which costs 8.500 ₺ - 11.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Kars is to fly which takes 8h 23m and costs 4.700 ₺ - 17.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Kars?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Kars station. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Kars bus station via Kumanovo and İstanbul Esenler bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.

How far is it from Rome to Kars?

The distance between Rome and Kars is 2609 km. The road distance is 3622.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Kars without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 3h and costs 10.000 ₺ - 19.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Rome to Kars, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Kars bus from?

Rome to Kars bus services, operated by Hak Bus, depart from Roma Termini station.

Bus or fly from Rome to Kars?

The best way to get from Rome to Kars is to fly which takes 8h 23m and costs 4.700 ₺ - 17.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 8.500 ₺ - 11.000 ₺ and takes 2 days 9h.

Where does the Rome to Kars bus arrive?

Rome to Kars bus services, operated by Hak Bus, arrive at Kumanovo station.

What is the time difference between Rome and Kars?

Kars is 2h ahead of Rome. It is currently 6:05 AM in Rome and 8:05 AM in Kars.

Can I drive from Rome to Kars?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Kars is 3622 km. It takes approximately 38h 29m to drive from Rome to Kars.

Where can I stay near Kars?

There are 17+ hotels available in Kars.

Rome to Kars - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, bus and ferry, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Rome to Kars by plane, train, bus, busferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Kars Airport
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Kars Airport (KSY)plane FCO - KSY
8h 23m
₺4,768–16,492
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Padovatrain Fr
2. Take the bus from Vicenza to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
4. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kars bus stationbus
2d 3h
₺10,234–18,605
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bari Centraletrain Fa / ...
2. Take the busferry from Port of Bari to Shkodërbusferry
3. Take the bus from Shkodër to Istanbulbus
4. Take the train from Halkali to Ankaratrain Hst
5. Take the train from Ankara to Karstrain
2d 19h
Drive 3,622.2 km
1. Drive from Rome to Karscar 3,622.2 km
38h 29m
₺28,744–41,519
Fly to Iğdır Airport, bus
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Iğdır Airport (IGD)plane FCO - IGD
2. Take the bus from Tuzluca bus station to Kars bus stationbus
13h 9m
₺15,478–51,942
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma Termini to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Istanbulbus
3. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kars bus stationbus
2d 9h
₺8,497–10,397
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Termolibus 552
2. Take the busferry from Termoli Terminal Bus to Shkoder,Rruga Teutabusferry
3. Take the bus from Shkodër to Istanbulbus
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Pansinlerbus
5. Take the train from Hasankale to Karstrain
2d 21h

Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Kars Airport (KSY) flights

9Weekly Planes

6h 10mAverage Duration

₺4,423Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,608.7 km
Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Kars, Turkey?

Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, and AJet fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Kars Airport (KSY) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma Termini to Kars bus station via Kumanovo, Istanbul, and İstanbul Esenler bus station in around 2d 9h.

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