There are 7 ways to get from Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway to Istanbul by car, plane, train, or bus
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Drive, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best- Drive from Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway to Kars Airport (KSY)car
- Fly from Kars Airport (KSY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane KSY - SAW
5h 25m₺4,569–17,948Drive, bus
cheapest- Drive from Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway to Ardahancar
- Take the bus from Ardahan to Artvinbus
- Take the bus from Artvin bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
28h₺1,997–2,764Drive, train via Sivas
- Drive from Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway to Karscar
- Take the train from Kars to Sivastrain Ic
- Take the train from Sivas to Istanbul(Pendik)train Hst
24h 53m₺2,782–4,014Drive 1,439.3 km
- Drive from Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway to Istanbulcar 1,439.3 km
19h 3m₺8,090–11,685Drive, fly to Istanbul
- Drive from Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway to Kars Airport (KSY)car
- Fly from Kars Airport (KSY) to Istanbul (IST)plane KSY - IST
5h 13m₺12,666–36,925Minibus, bus
- Take the bus from Vardzia to Akhaltsikhebus
- Take the bus from Akhaltsikhe to Borjomibus
- Take the bus from Khashuri to Istanbul Aksaraybus
29h 51m₺4,312–7,069Drive, train
- Drive from Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway to Karscar
- Take the train from Kars to Ankara Gartrain Ic
- Take the train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik)train Hst / ...
33h 22m₺2,882–4,114
Kars Airport (KSY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway to Istanbul is to drive and bus which costs 2.000 ₺ - 2.800 ₺ and takes 28h.
The fastest way to get from Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway to Istanbul is to drive and fly which takes 5h 13m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 37.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Vardzia and arriving at Istanbul Aksaray via Akhaltsikhe, Borjomi and Khashuri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 51m.
The distance between Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway and Istanbul is 1305 km. The road distance is 1439.3 km.
The best way to get from Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway to Istanbul without a car is to Minibus and bus which takes 29h 51m and costs 4.300 ₺ - 7.500 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway to Istanbul, including transfers.
Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway to Istanbul bus services, operated by Georgia Minibuses, depart from Vardzia station.
Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway to Istanbul bus services, operated by Georgia Minibuses, arrive at Akhaltsikhe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway to Istanbul is 1439 km. It takes approximately 19h 3m to drive from Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway to Istanbul.
There are 4441+ hotels available in Istanbul.
What companies run services between Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway, Georgia and Istanbul, Turkey?
You can take a vehicle from Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway to Istanbul Aksaray via Vardzia, Akhaltsikhe, Borjomi, and Khashuri in around 29h 51m.
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Kars Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,900–17,000
Flights from Kars Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,900–17,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Kars Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–36,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Kars Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,500–23,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Kars to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺950–1,400
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sivas to Istanbul(Pendik)
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Kars to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–2,300
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–900
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- (0466)2126161
- [email protected]
- Website
- yesilartvinekspres.com.tr
Bus from Ardahan to Artvin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺45–55
- Schedules at
- obilet.com
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Artvin bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–2,200
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Vardzia to Akhaltsikhe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺166
- Schedules at
- tbilisitrip.com
Bus from Akhaltsikhe to Borjomi
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺93
- Schedules at
- tbilisitrip.com
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Khashuri to Istanbul Aksaray
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,040–4,400
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺3,100–4,400
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