How to get from Ankara to Kars
- 873 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 16h 20m
- 4 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Ankara to Kars. The most useful door-to-door route takes 16h 20m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 873 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on August 6, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
873 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €78Reading date not recorded | 26h 26mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €63Older observation | 16h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€78Reading date not recorded26h 26m · directSee Train details
- Bus€63Older observation16h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Ankara to Kars: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Ankara → Karsbus
FlixBus·16h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Ankara to Kars
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€49November 2026
€54Departures from Ankara to Kars
FlixBus runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 13:29 and the last at 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 4 | 13:29 | 23:30 |
| Metro Turizmbus | 1 | 22:00 | 22:00 |
| TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.train | 1 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
| Aras Seyahat, Turgutreis Turizm, Bizim Igdirbus | 8 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 13:29
- 16:29
- 20:30
- 23:30
All departuresMetro Turizm
- 22:00
All departuresTCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.
- 18:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Ankara to Kars works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Ankara to Kars, about 16h 20m. In total it's roughly €63 over 16h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Ankara to Kars: common questions
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Kars?
The most useful route takes about 16h 20m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Ankara to Kars?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 13:29 and the last at 23:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Ankara to Kars?
4 a day with FlixBus, between 13:29 and 23:30.
When is the first train from Ankara to Kars?
The first train with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. leaves at 18:00 and the last at 18:00, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Ankara to Kars?
1 a day with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., between 18:00 and 18:00.
How far is Kars from Ankara?
About 873 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Ankara to Kars cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €63. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Ankara to Kars?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş..
What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara to Kars?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 6 Aug 2026