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There are 5 ways to get from Tatvan to Kars by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Horasan

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    1. Take the bus from Tatvan bus station to Van bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Van bus station to Horasan bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Horasan to Karstrain train
    11h 36m
    ₺978–1,430

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Tatvan to Çetinkayatrain train Van Gölü Ekspresi
    2. Take the train from Çetinkaya to Karstrain train Doğu Ekspresi
    27h 19m
    ₺1,295–2,088

  3. Drive 342.9 km

    1. Drive from Tatvan to Karscar car 342.9 km
    5h 38m
    ₺1,727–2,494

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tatvan bus station to Bingöl bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bingöl bus station to Erzurum bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Erzurum bus station to Kars bus stationbus bus
    11h 52m
    ₺1,417–1,978

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tatvan bus station to Van bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Van to Pansinlerbus bus
    3. Take the train from Hasankale to Karstrain train
    12h 18m
    ₺1,128–1,510

Tatvan to Kars by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket₺978Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Tatvan to Kars via Çetinkaya in around 27h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tatvan bus station to Kars via Bingöl bus station, Erzurum bus station, and Kars in around 11h 52m.

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