Istanbul to Kars bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 12 daily bus departures available, including 12 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Istanbul at 10:01h, arriving at Kars at 11:01h the following day. While the latest bus departs at 17:15h, arriving at 17:15h the following day.
The shortest travel distance between Istanbul and Kars is 890 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 12:31 has a travel time of 24:00h.
The longest travel time on the route is 25:00h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: restroom and seat belts.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Kars earlier, there
are 12 overnight coaches from Istanbul to Kars.
The overnight coaches depart between and 17:15 and arrive between 11:01 and 17:20
the same day.
As the travel time between the two stations is 16:12, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can view some of them below.
Bus companies operating the Istanbul to Kars route
Bizim Igdir Turizm is the carrier operating this route. This company has not been reviewed by travellers yet.
Departure and arrival stations
For more details about Istanbul or Kars coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
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Istanbul
You can see information about the departure station and stops Istanbul here
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Kars
You can see information about the arrival station and stops Kars here
Cheapest tickets
Affordable tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: £32 (One-Way)
or £64 (Return).
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