There are 5 ways to get from Stepantsminda to Kars by bus, car, or train
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Minibus, bus, drive, train
best- Take the bus from Stepantsminda to Tbilisi Didube
- Take the bus from Tbilisi House of Justice to Gyumri Vardanats
- Drive from Gyumri Vardanats to Akyaka
- Take the train from Akyaka to Kars
13h 31m₺1,753–2,288Minibus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Stepantsminda to Tbilisi Didube
- Take the bus from Tbilisi Didube to Gori
- Take the bus from Gori to Hopa
- Take the bus from Hopa Artvin to Kars
18h 14m₺929–1,714Minibus, train, drive via Gudauri
- Take the bus from Gudauri to Tbilisi Didube
- Take the train from Tbilisi to Gyumri371 / ...
- Drive from Gyumri to Akyaka
- Take the train from Akyaka to Kars
16h 24m₺2,907–4,215Drive 426 km
- Drive from Stepantsminda to Kars426 km
7h 4m₺2,212–3,195Minibus, train, drive
- Take the bus from Stepantsminda to Tbilisi Didube
- Take the train from Tbilisi to Gyumri371 / ...
- Drive from Gyumri to Akyaka
- Take the train from Akyaka to Kars
17h 30m₺2,508–3,743
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stepantsminda to Kars is to Minibus and bus which costs 900 ₺ - 1.800 ₺ and takes 18h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Stepantsminda to Kars is to drive which takes 7h 4m and costs 2.200 ₺ - 3.200 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Stepantsminda to Kars. However, there are services departing from Stepantsminda and arriving at Kars via Tbilisi Didube, Gori and Hopa Artvin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 14m.
The distance between Stepantsminda and Kars is 632 km. The road distance is 426 km.
The best way to get from Stepantsminda to Kars without a car is to Minibus and bus which takes 18h 14m and costs 900 ₺ - 1.800 ₺.
It takes approximately 13h 31m 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 3:31 AM in Stepantsminda and 2:31 AM in Kars.
Yes, the driving distance between Stepantsminda to Kars is 426 km. It takes approximately 7h 4m 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, Gori, Hopa, and Hopa Artvin in around 18h 14m.
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- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Akyaka to Kars
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺65–100
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- 1-84
- info@railway.am
- Website
- railway.am
Train from Tbilisi to Gyumri
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,900
- Website
- https://www.railway.am/eng
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₺1,200–1,500
- 2nd Class (Compartment)
- ₺1,600–1,900
- 1nd Class (Soft-seated)
- ₺2,300–2,900
Bus from Stepantsminda to Tbilisi Didube
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺236
- Schedules at
- tbilisitrip.com
Bus from Gudauri to Tbilisi Didube
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺236
- Schedules at
- tbilisitrip.com
Bus from Tbilisi Didube to Gori
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺79
- Schedules at
- tbilisitrip.com
- Phone
- +374 98-14-14-66
- FaytonTaxi015@gmail.com
Bus from Tbilisi House of Justice to Gyumri Vardanats
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺445
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Gori to Hopa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺550–700
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺550–700
Bus from Hopa Artvin to Kars
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺65–700
- Schedules at
- obilet.com
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