There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Ardahan by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Kars Airport (KSY)plane SAW - KSY
- Take the taxi from Kars Airport (KSY) to Ardahantaxi
5h 25m₺8,988–26,605Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Artvin bus stationbus FlixBus KK5503
- Take the bus from Artvin to Ardahanbus
26h 4m₺1,646–2,235Train, taxi
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivastrain Yht
- Take the train from Sivas to Karstrain
- Take the taxi from Kars to Ardahantaxi
25h 33m₺6,697–8,965Bus via Findikli
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Findiklibus
- Take the bus from Fındıklı to Ardahanbus
26h₺2,155–4,403Drive 1,379.8 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Ardahancar 1,379.8 km
18h 13m₺7,865–11,360Fly from Istanbul, taxi
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kars Airport (KSY)plane IST - KSY
- Take the taxi from Kars Airport (KSY) to Ardahantaxi
5h 15m₺15,684–36,584
Istanbul to Ardahan by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Ardahan is to bus which costs 1.600 ₺ - 2.300 ₺ and takes 26h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Ardahan is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 15m and costs 15.000 ₺ - 37.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Ardahan. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Otogari and arriving at Ardahan via Fındıklı. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h.
The distance between Istanbul and Ardahan is 1294 km. The road distance is 1379.8 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Ardahan without a car is to train and taxi which takes 25h 33m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 9.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Istanbul to Ardahan, including transfers.
Istanbul to Ardahan bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.
Istanbul to Ardahan bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Findikli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Ardahan is 1380 km. It takes approximately 18h 13m to drive from Istanbul to Ardahan.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Ardahan, Turkey?
You can take a bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ardahan via Findikli and Fındıklı in around 26h.
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kars Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,300–21,000
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kars Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,300–21,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- 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)
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Findikli
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,100–3,600
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺2,600–3,600
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₺4,400–5,500
Kağızman Taksi
- Phone
- +90 535 622 85 49
Kağızman Taksi
- Phone
- +90 535 622 85 49
Kağızman Taksi
- Phone
- +90 535 622 85 49
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