There are 8 ways to get from Edirne to Kars by bus, plane, train, car, or night train
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Bus to Istanbul, fly to Kars Airport
best- Take the bus from Edirne to Istanbul Airport Busbus
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kars Airport (KSY)plane IST - KSY
6h 52m₺13,562–28,706Train
cheapest- Take the train from Edirne to Istanbul(Halkali)train Re
- Take the train from Halkali to Atalartrain
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
- Take the train from Ankara to Karstrain
38h 50m₺1,770–3,651Bus
- Take the bus from Edirne bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus KK3458A / ...
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kars bus stationbus FlixBus KK0673
25h 41m₺2,581–4,044Train via Sivas
- Take the train from Edirne to Istanbul(Halkali)train Re
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivastrain Yht
- Take the train from Sivas to Karstrain
30h 48m₺2,489–3,757Drive 1,659.4 km
- Drive from Edirne to Karscar 1,659.4 km
20h 12m₺9,548–13,791Train to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Kars Airport
- Take the train from Edirne to Istanbul(Halkali)train
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Kars Airport (KSY)plane SAW - KSY
10h 34m₺4,579–10,256Bus to Istanbul, fly to Iğdır Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Edirne to Istanbul Airport Busbus
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Iğdır Airport (IGD)plane IST - IGD
- Take the bus from Iğdır to Karsbus
10h 18m₺14,382–35,186Night train, bus
- Take the nighttrain from Edirne to Halkalinighttrain
- Take the bus from Istanbul Alibeyköy to Hopabus
- Take the bus from Hopa Artvin to Karsbus
34h 39m₺2,432–4,881
Istanbul (IST) to Kars Airport (KSY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edirne to Kars is to train which costs 1.700 ₺ - 3.700 ₺ and takes 38h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Edirne to Kars is to bus and fly which takes 6h 52m and costs 13.000 ₺ - 29.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Edirne station to Kars station. However, there are services departing from Edirne bus station and arriving at Kars bus station via İstanbul Esenler bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Edirne to Kars. However, there are services departing from Edirne and arriving at Kars via Halkali, Mustafa Kemal, Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme and Sivas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 48m.
The distance between Edirne and Kars is 1435 km. The road distance is 1659.4 km.
The best way to get from Edirne to Kars without a car is to bus which takes 25h 41m and costs 2.500 ₺ - 4.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Edirne to Kars, including transfers.
Edirne to Kars bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from Edirne bus station.
Edirne to Kars train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Edirne station.
The best way to get from Edirne to Kars is to bus which takes 25h 41m and costs 2.500 ₺ - 4.100 ₺. Alternatively, you can train via Sivas, which costs 2.400 ₺ - 3.800 ₺ and takes 30h 48m.
What companies run services between Edirne, Turkey and Kars, Turkey?
You can take a vehicle from Edirne to Kars bus station via Edirne bus station and İstanbul Esenler bus station in around 25h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edirne to Kars via Halkali, Mustafa Kemal, Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme, and Sivas in around 30h 48m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Kars Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–27,000
Flights from Istanbul to Iğdır Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺11,000–31,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Edirne to Istanbul(Halkali)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺370–550
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–2,100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sivas to Kars
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,300
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Edirne to Istanbul(Halkali)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺370–550
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Edirne to Istanbul(Halkali)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺370–550
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Halkali to Atalar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺65–95
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ankara to Kars
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺850–2,300
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0850 222 59 59
- [email protected]
- Website
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Edirne to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺800
- Schedules at
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Edirne to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺800
- Schedules at
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
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Booking & Getting There
Edirne to Kars bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Edirne to Kars train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Istanbul(Halkali) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edirne to Kars is 1659 km. It takes approximately 20h 12m to drive from Edirne to Kars.
There are 20+ hotels available in Kars.





