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How to get fromKars to İzmitby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Kars to İzmit by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kars Airport (KSY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane KSY - SAW
    2. Take the train from Istanbul Pendik to Izmittrain train
    5h 28m
    ₺4,224–17,439

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kars to Ankaratrain train Doğu Ekspresi
    2. Take the train from Ankara to Izmittrain train Yht / ...
    30h 14m
    ₺1,405–3,020

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kars bus station to Kocaeli bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0673
    20h
    ₺1,600–2,200

  4. Train via Sivas

    1. Take the train from Kars to Sivastrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Sivas to Izmit Yhttrain train Hst
    21h 19m
    ₺2,072–2,938

  5. Drive 1,324.2 km

    1. Drive from Kars to İzmitcar car 1,324.2 km
    17h 19m
    ₺7,400–10,689

  6. Fly to Istanbul, bus

    1. Fly from Kars Airport (KSY) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane KSY - IST
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to İzmitbus bus
    5h 15m

  7. Fly to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kars Airport (KSY) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane plane KSY - ESB
    2. Take the train from Ankara to Izmittrain train
    6h 33m
    ₺5,257–19,289

  8. Bus via Hopa

    1. Take the bus from Kars to Hopa Artvinbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hopa to Izmitbus bus
    26h 2m
    ₺2,171–4,200

Kars to İzmit by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration20hAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,600Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,243 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Kars, Turkey and İzmit, Turkey?

Kamil Koç operates a bus from Kars bus station to Kocaeli bus station twice daily. Tickets cost ₺1,600–2,200 and the journey takes 20h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kars to Izmit Yht via Sivas in around 21h 19m.

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