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How to get fromIstanbul to Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railwayby plane, car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Kars Airport (KSY)plane plane SAW - KSY
    2. Drive from Kars Airport (KSY) to Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railwaycar car
    5h 46m
    $95–382

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Artvin bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Artvin to Ardahanbus bus
    3. Drive from Ardahan to Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railwaycar car
    26h 13m
    $41–58

  3. Train, drive via Sivas

    1. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivastrain train Yht
    2. Take the train from Sivas to Karstrain train
    3. Drive from Kars to Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railwaycar car
    25h 54m
    $61–91

  4. Drive 1,442.4 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railwaycar car 1,442.4 km
    19h 9m
    $169–244

  5. Fly from Istanbul, drive

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kars Airport (KSY)plane plane IST - KSY
    2. Drive from Kars Airport (KSY) to Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railwaycar car
    5h 35m
    $265–772

  6. Bus, Minibus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Khashuribus bus
    2. Take the bus from Borjomi to Akhaltsikhebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Akhaltsikhe to Vardziabus bus
    29h 51m
    $90–149

  7. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain train Hst / ...
    2. Take the train from Ankara Gar to Karstrain train Ic
    3. Drive from Kars to Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railwaycar car
    33h 56m
    $58–91

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Kars Airport (KSY) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,316.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway, Georgia?

You can take a bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway via Khashuri, Borjomi, Akhaltsikhe, and Vardzia in around 29h 51m.

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