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How to get fromVan to Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railwayby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Van to Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Van bus station to Horasan bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Horasan to Karstrain train
    3. Drive from Kars to Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railwaycar car
    10h 33m
    $26–52

  2. Drive 464.4 km

    1. Drive from Van to Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railwaycar car 464.4 km
    6h 5m
    $55–79

  3. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Kars Airport (KSY)plane plane VAN - KSY
    2. Drive from Kars Airport (KSY) to Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railwaycar car
    13h 19m
    $197–724

  4. Bus, train, drive via Patnos

    1. Take the bus from Van to Patnosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Patnos bus station to Horasan bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Horasan to Karstrain train
    4. Drive from Kars to Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railwaycar car
    10h 59m
    $35–63

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Van bus station to Erzurum bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Erzurum to Karsbus bus
    3. Drive from Kars to Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railwaycar car
    12h 7m

Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Kars Airport (KSY) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration15h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 540.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 33m

What companies run services between Van, Turkey and Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway, Georgia?

There is no direct connection from Van to Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway. However, you can take the bus to Horasan bus station, walk to Horasan, take the train to Kars, then drive to Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway. Alternatively, you can drive from Van to Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway in around 6h 5m.

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