How to get from Mercan to Kars
- 260 km as the crow flies
- 8 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Mercan to Kars. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 30m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 260 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 24, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
260 km
Mercan to Kars: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Mercan → Karsbus
FlixBus·4h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Mercan to Kars
FlixBus runs 8 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 11:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 8 | 00:00 | 11:00 |
| Metro Turizmbus | 1 | 09:30 | 09:30 |
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
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How the trip from Mercan to Kars works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Mercan to Kars, about 4h 30m. In total it's roughly €19 over 4h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Mercan to Kars: common questions
How long does it take to get from Mercan to Kars?
The most useful route takes about 4h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Mercan to Kars?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:00 and the last at 11:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Mercan to Kars?
8 a day with FlixBus, between 00:00 and 11:00.
How far is Kars from Mercan?
About 260 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Mercan to Kars cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €19. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Mercan to Kars?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Mercan 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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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: 24 Sep 2026