There are 5 ways to get from İzmir 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
best- Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Kars Airport (KSY)plane ADB - KSY
3h 32m₺4,949–21,409Bus via Rize
cheapest- Take the bus from Izmir Otogar to Rizebus
- Take the bus from Rize to Karsbus
31h 21m₺1,215–3,250Bus
- Take the bus from İzmir bus station to Kars bus stationbus FlixBus KK0670
24h 50m₺1,900–2,700Train
- Take the train from Izmir Basmane to Eskişehirtrain
- Take the train from Eskişehir to Sivastrain Yht
- Take the train from Sivas to Karstrain
31h 39m₺2,639–3,849Drive 1,650.1 km
- Drive from İzmir to Karscar 1,650.1 km
21h 5m₺9,495–13,714
İzmir to Kars by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from İzmir to Kars is to bus which costs 1.900 ₺ - 2.700 ₺ and takes 24h 50m.
The fastest way to get from İzmir to Kars is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs 4.900 ₺ - 22.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from İzmir bus station station and arriving at Kars bus station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from İzmir to Kars. However, there are services departing from Izmir Basmane and arriving at Kars via Eskişehir and Sivas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 39m.
The distance between İzmir and Kars is 1408 km. The road distance is 1650.1 km.
The best way to get from İzmir to Kars without a car is to bus which takes 24h 50m and costs 1.900 ₺ - 2.700 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from İzmir to Kars, including transfers.
İzmir to Kars bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from İzmir bus station.
İzmir to Kars train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Izmir Basmane station.
The best way to get from İzmir to Kars is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs 4.900 ₺ - 22.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.900 ₺ - 2.700 ₺ and takes 24h 50m, you could also train, which costs 2.600 ₺ - 3.900 ₺ and takes 31h 39m.
What companies run services between İzmir, Turkey and Kars, Turkey?
SunExpress, Pegasus Airlines, and AJet fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Kars Airport (KSY) twice daily. Alternatively, Kamil Koç operates a bus from İzmir bus station to Kars bus station once daily. Tickets cost ₺1,900–2,700 and the journey takes 24h 50m.
- Website
- sunexpress.com
Flights from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Kars Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺5,500–20,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Izmir Basmane to Eskişehir
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Eskişehir to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,600
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sivas to Kars
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,300
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İzmir bus station to Kars bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,900–2,700
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
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Booking & Getting There
İzmir to Kars bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at Kars bus station.
İzmir to Kars train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Eskişehir station.
Yes, the driving distance between İzmir to Kars is 1650 km. It takes approximately 21h 5m to drive from İzmir to Kars.
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