There are 4 ways to get from Tbilisi to Kars by bus, car, or train
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Bus, drive, train
best- Take the bus from Tbilisi House of Justice to Gyumri Vardanats
- Drive from Gyumri Vardanats to Akyaka
- Take the train from Akyaka to Kars
8h 34m₺1,514–2,049Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Hopa
- Take the bus from Hopa Artvin to Kars
12h 38m₺696–1,446Train, drive
- Take the train from Tbilisi to Gyumri371 / ...
- Drive from Gyumri to Akyaka
- Take the train from Akyaka to Kars
12h 52m₺2,283–3,479Drive 298.4 km
- Drive from Tbilisi to Kars298.4 km
5h 5m₺1,565–2,260
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tbilisi to Kars is to bus which costs 650 ₺ - 1.500 ₺ and takes 12h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Tbilisi to Kars is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.300 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Tbilisi station to Kars. However, there are services departing from Ortachala Bus Station and arriving at Kars via Hopa Artvin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.
The distance between Tbilisi and Kars is 479 km. The road distance is 298.4 km.
The best way to get from Tbilisi to Kars without a car is to bus which takes 12h 38m and costs 650 ₺ - 1.500 ₺.
It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Tbilisi to Kars, including transfers.
Tbilisi to Kars bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Ortachala Bus Station.
Tbilisi to Kars bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Hopa station.
Kars is 1h behind Tbilisi. It is currently 10:06 AM in Tbilisi and 9:06 AM in Kars.
Yes, the driving distance between Tbilisi to Kars is 298 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Tbilisi to Kars.
What companies run services between Tbilisi, Georgia and Kars, Turkey?
You can take a bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Kars via Hopa and Hopa Artvin in around 12h 38m.
- 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)
- ₺2,300–3,000
- 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
- ₺450
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Hopa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺600–750
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺600–750
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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