Ankara to Kars Bus

Q: What is the distance between Ankara and Kars?

The distance between these two places is a total of 668 mi.

Q: What is the average travel time between Ankara and Kars?

The average travel time between the stations is 16:30 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Ankara to Kars?

The ticket prices begin from $42.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Ankara to Kars?

The average number of daily departures is 5. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from Ankara to Kars?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a layover, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a layover involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Ankara to Kars?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

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Ankara to Kars Route Summary

Ankara to Kars bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 5 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Ankara bus station at 13:30h, arriving at Kars bus station at 05:30h the following day. While latest bus departs at 21:00h, arriving at 13:00h the following day.

Departure station and country Ankara, Turkey

Arrival station and country Kars, Turkey

Travel Distance 668 mi

Average Trip Duration 16h 30min

Total Departures 5

Popular Operators Bizim Igdir Turizm

Lowest Price $42

Transportation Options Bus

Getting from Ankara and Kars by bus

The shortest travel distance between Ankara and Kars is 668 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 13:30 has a travel time of 16:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 17:00h. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Kars earlier, there are 5 night buses from Ankara to Kars. The overnight buses depart between and 21:00 and arrive between 05:30 and 14:00 the same day. Since the travel time between the two stations is 12:53, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.

Bus companies operating the Ankara to Kars route

Bizim Igdir Turizm is the carrier operating this route. This company has not been rated yet by travelers.

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Ankara or Kars bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.

Ankara

You can see information about the departure station and stops Ankara here

Kars

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Kars here

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $42 (One-Way) or $84 (Return).

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