There are 2 ways to get from Tbilisi to Kars (State) by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Tbilisi to Kars (State) is to bus which costs 1.100 ₺ - 2.400 ₺ and takes 13h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Tbilisi to Kars (State) is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs 1.800 ₺ - 2.600 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Tbilisi station to Kars (State). However, there are services departing from Ortachala Bus Station and arriving at Kars via Hopa Artvin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.
The distance between Tbilisi and Kars (State) is 713 km. The road distance is 298.3 km.
The best way to get from Tbilisi to Kars (State) without a car is to bus which takes 13h 2m and costs 1.100 ₺ - 2.400 ₺.
It takes approximately 13h 2m to get from Tbilisi to Kars (State), including transfers.
Tbilisi to Kars (State) bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Ortachala Bus Station.
Tbilisi to Kars (State) bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Hopa station.
Kars (State) is 1h behind Tbilisi. It is currently 9:11 AM in Tbilisi and 8:11 AM in Kars (State).
Yes, the driving distance between Tbilisi to Kars (State) is 298 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Tbilisi to Kars (State).
What companies run services between Tbilisi, Georgia and Kars (State), Turkey?
You can take a bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Kars via Hopa and Hopa Artvin in around 13h 2m.
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Hopa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,600
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,100–1,600
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