| Cheapest Transport | $43 |
| Fastest Transport | 3h 20m |
| Earliest Departure | 7:55 AM |
| Latest Departure | 6:15 PM |
| Departures per day | 2 |
| Distance | 1250 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Aras Seyahat, Bizim Igdir, Dogu Kars, Kars Kalesi Turizm, Turgutreis Turizm, Valuair |
Travelling between Istanbul and Kars is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 158.83 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 149.87.
It can take you anywhere between 4 and 25 hours to travel between Istanbul and Kars depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Istanbul and Kars. Flight will bring you to your destination in 3h 20m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 1h to reach Kars.
Travelling between Istanbul and Kars can be as cheap as USD 149.87 if you opt for a Valuair flight and as expensive as USD 158.83 if you buy a Valuair flight ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Istanbul to Kars.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Aras Seyahat, Bizim Igdir, Dogu Kars, Kars Kalesi Turizm, Turgutreis Turizm
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route