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 10h.

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 ₺.

How far is it from Rome to Kars?

The distance between Rome and Kars is 2609 km. The road distance is 3622.1 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 2h and costs 8.500 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.

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

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

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 10h.

What is the time difference between Rome and Kars?

Kars is 2h ahead of Rome. It is currently 1:37 AM in Rome and 3:37 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 18m to drive from Rome to Kars.

Where can I stay near Kars?

There are 19+ hotels available in Kars.

Rome to Kars - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Rome to Kars by plane, train, bus, 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)FCO - KSY
8h 23m
₺4,763–16,485
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to PadovaFr
2. Take the bus from Padova Autostazione to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
4. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kars bus station
2d 2h
₺8,513–13,553
Drive 3,622.1 km
1. Drive from Rome to Kars3,622.1 km
38h 18m
₺28,200–40,734
Fly to Erzurum Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Erzurum Airport (ERZ)FCO - ERZ
2. Take the train from Erzurum to Kars
13h 28m
₺4,883–16,075
Train, bus via Sivas
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centrale
2. Take the bus from Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Montenegro Hotel
4. Take the train from Istanbul to Sivas
5. Take the train from Sivas to Kars
2d 9h
₺10,783–17,459
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma Termini to Kumanovo
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Istanbul
3. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kars bus station
2d 10h
₺8,562–10,512
Bus, train via Shkodër
1. Take the bus from Roma Termini Giolitti to Pescara
2. Take the bus from Pescara Porta Nuova to Shkoder,Rruga Teuta
3. Take the bus from Shkodër to Istanbul
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Pansinler
5. Take the train from Hasankale to Kars
2d 20h
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to București, Autogara Militari
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station
3. Take the train from Halkali to AnkaraHst
4. Take the train from Ankara to Kars
3d 8h
₺8,550–17,918

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

9Weekly Planes

6h 10mAverage Duration

₺4,374Cheapest 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 via Kumanovo, Istanbul, İstanbul Esenler bus station, and Kars in around 2d 10h.

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