There are 4 ways to get from Sochi to Kars by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Batumi International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Sochi International Airport (AER) to Batumi International Airport (BUS)plane AER - BUS
- Take the bus from Batumi Central to Hopabus
- Take the bus from Hopa Artvin to Karsbus
12h 50m₺3,687–19,290Train, bus
- Take the train from Sochi to Maykoptrain
- Take the bus from Maykop Bus station to Rize bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Rize to Karsbus
35h 33m₺5,098–6,114Drive 1,224 km
- Drive from Sochi to Karscar 1,224 km
18h 46m₺6,968–10,065Fly to Kars Airport
- Fly from Sochi International Airport (AER) to Kars Airport (KSY)plane AER - KSY
10h 54m₺13,374–41,192
Sochi International Airport (AER) to Batumi International Airport (BUS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sochi to Kars is to train and bus which costs 5.000 ₺ - 6.500 ₺ and takes 35h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Sochi to Kars is to fly which takes 10h 54m and costs 13.000 ₺ - 42.000 ₺.
The distance between Sochi and Kars is 632 km. The road distance is 1224 km.
The best way to get from Sochi to Kars without a car is to train and bus which takes 35h 33m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 6.500 ₺.
It takes approximately 12h 50m to get from Sochi to Kars, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Sochi to Kars is 1224 km. It takes approximately 18h 46m to drive from Sochi to Kars.
There are 20+ hotels available in Kars.
What companies run services between Sochi, Russia and Kars, Turkey?
Azimuth, Turkish Airlines, and Red Wings fly from Sochi International Airport (AER) to Kars Airport (KSY) once daily.
- Website
- flyredwings.com
Flights from Sochi International Airport to Batumi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,100–16,000
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Sochi to Maykop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺470–800
- Website
- Russian Railways
- Lastochka Train
- ₺550–800
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₺470–700
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Batumi Central to Hopa
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺440–650
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺440–650
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