There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Sarıkamış by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kars Airport, train
best- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Kars Airport (KSY)plane SAW - KSY
- Take the train from Kars to Sarıkamıştrain
6h 27m₺4,378–17,495Train
cheapest- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
- Take the train from Ankara to Sarıkamıştrain Doğu Ekspresi
31h 24m₺1,578–3,258Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Selim bus stationbus FlixBus KK0673
22h 3m₺2,464–3,285Train via Sivas
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivastrain Yht
- Take the train from Sivas to Sarıkamıştrain Doğu Ekspresi
23h 22m₺2,247–3,365Drive 1,373.1 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Sarıkamışcar 1,373.1 km
17h 37m₺7,724–11,156Fly Istanbul to Kars Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kars Airport (KSY)plane IST - KSY
- Take the train from Kars to Sarıkamıştrain
6h 17m₺11,374–32,474Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Erzurum Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Erzurum Airport (ERZ)plane SAW - ERZ
- Take the train from Palandöken to Sarıkamıştrain
8h 47m₺5,658–13,835Fly Istanbul to Erzurum Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Erzurum Airport (ERZ)plane IST - ERZ
- Take the train from Palandöken to Sarıkamıştrain
8h 37m₺11,654–31,814Bus, train
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Pansinlerbus
- Take the train from Hasankale to Sarıkamıştrain Doğu Ekspresi
23h 19m₺2,931–4,054
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Kars Airport (KSY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Sarıkamış is to train which costs 1.500 ₺ - 3.300 ₺ and takes 31h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Sarıkamış is to fly and train which takes 6h 17m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 33.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Sarıkamış station. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Selim bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Sarıkamış. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Sarıkamış via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme and Sivas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 22m.
The distance between Istanbul and Sarıkamış is 1261 km. The road distance is 1373.1 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Sarıkamış without a car is to bus which takes 22h 3m and costs 2.400 ₺ - 3.300 ₺.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Istanbul to Sarıkamış, including transfers.
Istanbul to Sarıkamış bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul to Sarıkamış train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Sarıkamış is to bus which takes 22h 3m and costs 2.400 ₺ - 3.300 ₺. Alternatively, you can train via Sivas, which costs 2.200 ₺ - 3.400 ₺ and takes 23h 22m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Sarıkamış, Kars, Turkey?
Kamil Koç operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Selim bus station twice daily. Tickets cost ₺1,700–2,400 and the journey takes 21h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yenikapi to Sarıkamış via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme and Sivas in around 23h 22m.
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kars Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,000–17,000
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kars Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,000–17,000
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Erzurum Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺5,000–13,000
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Erzurum Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺5,000–13,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Kars Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺11,000–32,000
Flights from Istanbul to Erzurum Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺11,000–31,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kars Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,400–18,000
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Erzurum Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,100–17,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Kars to Sarıkamış
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺100–150
- 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 Sarıkamış
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺800–1,200
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Kars to Sarıkamış
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺100–150
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Palandöken to Sarıkamış
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺230–320
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Palandöken to Sarıkamış
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺230–320
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Hasankale to Sarıkamış
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺170–240
- 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 Sarıkamış
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺850–2,200
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Selim bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–2,400
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Pansinler
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,700–3,900
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺2,700–3,900
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Sarıkamış bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at Selim bus station.
Istanbul to Sarıkamış train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sivas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Sarıkamış is 1373 km. It takes approximately 17h 37m to drive from Istanbul to Sarıkamış.
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