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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 Izmit Yhttrain train
    4h 12m
    ₺4,464–10,079

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kars to Ankaratrain train Doğu Ekspresi
    2. Take the train from Ankara Gar to Izmit Yhttrain train Ic / ...
    29h 55m
    ₺1,470–3,070

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kars bus station to Kocaeli bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0673
    19h 20m
    ₺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
    ₺7,677–11,088

  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 Gar to Izmit Yhttrain train
    6h 14m
    ₺5,482–10,837

  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

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,600Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,241.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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

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

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