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

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  1. Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro

    best
    1. Fly from Kars Airport (KSY) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane KSY - SAW
    2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain train
    3h 44m
    ₺4,689–21,464

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kars to Ankaratrain train Doğu Ekspresi
    2. Take the train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik)train train Hst / ...
    31h 40m
    ₺1,580–3,280

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kars bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0673
    22h 15m
    ₺1,700–2,400

  4. Train via Sivas

    1. Take the train from Kars to Sivastrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Sivas to Istanbul(Pendik)train train Hst
    23h 9m
    ₺2,247–3,148

  5. Drive 1,417.7 km

    1. Drive from Kars to Istanbulcar car 1,417.7 km
    18h 12m
    ₺8,068–11,653

  6. Fly to Istanbul

    1. Fly from Kars Airport (KSY) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane KSY - IST
    3h 31m
    ₺12,386–33,441

  7. Bus via Hopa

    1. Take the bus from Kars to Hopa Artvinbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hopa to Istanbul Otogaribus bus
    28h
    ₺2,171–4,600

Kars to Istanbul by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration22h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,700Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,206 km
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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

Kamil Koç operates a bus from Kars bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station twice daily. Tickets cost ₺1,700–2,400 and the journey takes 22h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kars to Yenikapi via Sivas, Istanbul(Pendik), and Pendik in around 23h 9m.

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