Istanbul to Kars Bus

Q: What is the distance between Istanbul and Kars?

The distance between these two places is a total of 890 mi.

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

The average travel time between the stations is 01:00 hours.

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

The ticket prices begin from $43.

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

The average number of daily departures is 12. 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 Istanbul 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 Istanbul 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.

Istanbul to Kars Kars to Istanbul

Istanbul to Kars Route Summary

Istanbul to Kars bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 12 daily bus departures available, including 12 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Istanbul bus station at 10:01h, arriving at Kars bus station at 11:01h the following day. While latest bus departs at 17:15h, arriving at 17:15h the following day.

Departure station and country Istanbul, Turkey

Arrival station and country Kars, Turkey

Travel Distance 890 mi

Average Trip Duration 01h 00min

Total Departures 12

Popular Operators Bizim Igdir Turizm

Lowest Price $43

Transportation Options Bus, Plane

Getting from Istanbul and Kars by bus

The shortest travel distance between Istanbul and Kars is 890 mi. The fastest bus 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: toilet and seat belts. 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 12 night buses from Istanbul to Kars. The overnight buses depart between and 17:15 and arrive between 11:01 and 17:20 the same day. Since the travel time between the two stations is 16:12, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see 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 rated yet by travelers.

Departure and arrival stations

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

Istanbul

You can see information about the departure station and stops Istanbul 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: $43 (One-Way) or $86 (Return).

Travel reviews for Istanbul to Kars bus

Leave a review

If you've traveled from Istanbul to Kars, and you want to share your experience, leave a review for the route and let us know what part of your journey was the best, and what needs improvement. These reviews were originally written under our old names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry — it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.

Other popular destinations from Istanbul

If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Istanbul, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for:

Istanbul - Thessaloniki

Istanbul - Alexandroupoli

Istanbul - Banja Luka

Other popular destinations from Kars

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Kars, here is the list of the most popular travel routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for: