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How to get fromIstanbul Esenler Otogari to Karsby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Kars by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Kars Airport (KSY)plane plane SAW - KSY
    4h 40m
    ₺4,199–17,359

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain train Hst / ...
    2. Take the train from Ankara to Karstrain train Doğu Ekspresi
    32h 48m
    ₺1,617–3,402

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kars bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0673
    22h
    ₺1,700–2,400

  4. Train via Sivas

    1. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivastrain train Yht
    2. Take the train from Sivas to Karstrain train Doğu Ekspresi
    24h 46m
    ₺2,337–3,512

  5. Drive 1,429.7 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Karscar car 1,429.7 km
    18h 19m
    ₺8,017–11,580

  6. Fly from Istanbul

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kars Airport (KSY)plane plane IST - KSY
    4h 27m
    ₺12,296–34,336

  7. Bus via Hopa

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Hopabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hopa Artvin to Karsbus bus
    27h 35m
    ₺2,165–4,473

Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Kars by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration22hAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,700Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,213.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Istanbul Esenler Otogari, Turkey and Kars, Turkey?

Kamil Koç operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kars bus station 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,700–2,400 and the journey takes 22h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Esenler Otogar to Kars via Yenikapi, Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme, and Sivas in around 24h 46m.

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