The train between İzmir and Kars takes 2d 1h. There is at least one train per day from İzmir to Kars. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between İzmir and Kars. The earliest departure is at 7:05 PM in the evening, and the last departure from İzmir is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Kars at 8:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Eskişehir and take an average of 2d 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from İzmir to Kars. However, there are services departing from İzmir station and arriving at Kars station via Eskişehir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 1h.
İzmir to Kars train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Izmir Basmane station.
İzmir to Kars train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Kars station.
The distance between İzmir and Kars is 1,387.6 km. The road distance is 1,921 km.
You can take a train from Izmir Basmane to Kars via Eskişehir and Sivas in around 31h 39m.