Kars to Istanbul Bus

Kars to Istanbul Istanbul to Kars

Kars to Istanbul Route Summary

Kars to Istanbul 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 Kars bus station at 11:15h, arriving at Istanbul bus station at 09:50h the following day. While latest bus departs at 17:15h, arriving at 17:15h the following day.
Departure station and country Kars,Ā Turkey
Arrival station and country Istanbul,Ā Turkey
Travel Distance 890 mi
Average Trip Duration 22h 40min
Total Departures 5
Popular Operators Kamil KoƧ, Bizim Igdir Turizm
Lowest Price $37
Transportation Options Bus, Plane


Getting from Kars and Istanbul by bus

The shortest travel distance between Kars and Istanbul is 890 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 11:15 has a travel time of 21:20h. The longest travel time on the route is 24:00h. 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 Istanbul earlier, there are 5 night buses from Kars to Istanbul. The overnight buses depart between 11:15 and 17:15 and arrive between 08:35 and 17:15 the following 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 Kars to Istanbul route

There is a total of 2 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

Kamil KoƧ

Departure and arrival stations

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

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

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Ā  Istanbul

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


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $37 (One-Way) or $74 (Return).

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