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There are 6 ways to get from Akhalkalaki to Van by car, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, train, bus

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    1. Drive from Akhalkalaki to Kuruderecar car
    2. Take the train from Kars to Horasantrain train
    3. Take the bus from Horasan bus station to Van bus stationbus bus
    12h 6m
    ₺1,621–3,030

  2. Drive  483.9 km

    1. Drive from Akhalkalaki to Vancar car 483.9 km
    6h 44m
    ₺3,672–5,303

  3. Drive to Kars Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Akhalkalaki to Kars Airport (KSY)car car
    2. Fly from Kars Airport (KSY) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane plane KSY - VAN
    7h 22m
    ₺6,855–28,875

  4. Drive, train, bus via Akyaka

    1. Drive from Akhalkalaki to Şahnalarcar car
    2. Take the train from Şahnalar to Karstrain train
    3. Take the train from Kars to Horasantrain train
    4. Take the bus from Horasan bus station to Van bus stationbus bus
    12h 16m
    ₺1,649–3,063

  5. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Akhalkalaki to Karscar car
    2. Take the bus from Kars to Erzurumbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Erzurum bus station to Van bus stationbus bus
    13h 15m
    ₺2,402–3,425

  6. Drive, bus to Iğdır Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Akhalkalaki to Karscar car
    2. Take the bus from Kars to Iğdırbus bus
    3. Fly from Iğdır Airport (IGD) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane plane IGD - VAN
    9h 40m
    ₺7,342–24,185

Kars Airport (KSY) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration6h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket₺5,803Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Akhalkalaki to Van.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 587.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 6m

What companies run services between Akhalkalaki, Samtskhe–Javakheti, Georgia and Van, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Akhalkalaki to Van. However, you can drive to Kurudere, take the train to Kars, take the train to Horasan, walk to Horasan bus station, then take the bus to Van bus station. Alternatively, you can drive from Akhalkalaki to Van in around 6h 44m.

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