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There are 7 ways to get from İzmit to Kars by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Izmit to Gebzetrain train
    2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Kars Airport (KSY)plane plane SAW - KSY
    4h 48m
    ₺3,793–8,096

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Izmit Yht to Ankara Gartrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Ankara to Karstrain train Doğu Ekspresi
    30h 33m
    ₺1,483–3,103

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kocaeli bus station to Kars bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0673
    18h 50m
    ₺1,600–2,200

  4. Train via Sivas

    1. Take the train from Izmit to Sivastrain train Yht
    2. Take the train from Sivas to Karstrain train Doğu Ekspresi
    21h 48m
    ₺2,259–3,300

  5. Drive  1,324.2 km

    1. Drive from İzmit to Karscar car 1,324.2 km
    17h 20m
    ₺9,629–13,908

  6. Train, Metro to Istanbul Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Izmit Yht to Istanbul(Halkali)train train
    2. Take the train from Halkali to Istanbul Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kars Airport (KSY)plane plane IST - KSY
    6h 36m
    ₺12,542–22,677

  7. Bus via Hopa

    1. Take the bus from Izmit to Hopabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hopa Artvin to Karsbus bus
    25h 33m
    ₺2,160–4,356

İzmit to Kars by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,600Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,250.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 48m

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

Kamil Koç operates a bus from Kocaeli bus station to Kars bus station once daily. Tickets cost ₺1,600–2,200 and the journey takes 18h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Izmit to Kars via Sivas in around 21h 48m.

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