There are 2 ways to get from Stepantsminda to Kars by bus or car
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Minibus, bus
best- Take the bus from Stepantsminda to Tbilisi Didubebus
- Take the bus from Tbilisi Okriba to Kutaisi Airportbus
- Take the bus from Kutaisi Airport to Hopabus
- Take the bus from Hopa Artvin to Karsbus
17h 58m₺1,751–3,336Drive 426.3 km
- Drive from Stepantsminda to Karscar 426.3 km
7h 21m₺2,574–3,718
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stepantsminda to Kars is to Minibus and bus which costs 1.700 ₺ - 3.400 ₺ and takes 17h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Stepantsminda to Kars is to drive which takes 7h 21m and costs 2.500 ₺ - 3.800 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Stepantsminda to Kars. However, there are services departing from Stepantsminda and arriving at Kars via Tbilisi Okriba, Kutaisi Airport and Hopa Artvin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 58m.
The distance between Stepantsminda and Kars is 837 km. The road distance is 426.3 km.
The best way to get from Stepantsminda to Kars without a car is to Minibus and bus which takes 17h 58m and costs 1.700 ₺ - 3.400 ₺.
It takes approximately 17h 58m to get from Stepantsminda to Kars, including transfers.
Stepantsminda to Kars bus services, operated by Georgia Minibuses, depart from Stepantsminda station.
Stepantsminda to Kars bus services, operated by Georgia Minibuses, arrive at Tbilisi Didube station.
Kars is 1h behind Stepantsminda. It is currently 3:43 PM in Stepantsminda and 2:43 PM in Kars.
Yes, the driving distance between Stepantsminda to Kars is 426 km. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Stepantsminda to Kars.
What companies run services between Stepantsminda, Georgia and Kars, Turkey?
You can take a bus from Stepantsminda to Kars via Tbilisi, Didube Bus Terminal, Tbilisi Okriba, Kutaisi Airport, Hopa, and Hopa Artvin in around 17h 58m.
Bus from Stepantsminda to Tbilisi Didube
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺286
- Schedules at
- tbilisitrip.com
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