Ankara to Kars Bus

  • Lowest price from ≈ £19.88 TRY 1,300.00
  • Average duration 15h 10m
  • Connections per day 6
  • Distance 872 km
  • CO₂ per person 78 kg

bus from Ankara to Kars

The journey from Ankara to Kars is about 872 km. On average a bus trip takes 15h 10m with 6 connections per day.

Lowest price ≈ £19.88 TRY 1,300.00
Trip duration 15h 10m
Connections per day 6
Lowest price ≈ £19.88 TRY 1,300.00
Highest price ≈ £24.47 TRY 1,600.00
First departure 04:00 PM
Last departure 10:30 PM
Distance 872 km
Departure Ankara
Arrival Kars
Travel operator Turgutreis Turizm, Aras Seyahat
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How can I find the cheapest bus tickets to get from Ankara to Kars?

On average, a bus ticket from Ankara to Kars will cost you ≈ £22.69 (TRY 1,483.33). However, there may be cheaper alternatives available. Virail will show you the lowest prices available for your chosen travel dates, which could be as little as ≈ £19.88 (TRY 1,300.00). If you are trying to stick to a budget, there are several ways you can seek out lower ticket prices. For example, if your travel dates are flexible, you might find that some days of the week are cheaper than others. Traveling during peak season will usually cost more, so avoid that if you want to save money. Even the time of day can affect the price of tickets sometimes. You can also look for an indirect route, which may be cheaper than a direct connection. Often, the cheapest bus tickets can be found by booking well in advance. However, be mindful that many companies do not offer refunds or exchanges on their cheapest tickets.
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The prices for bus tickets from Ankara to Kars vary depending on a range of factors including how far in advance you're booking, your travel dates, and the type of transport you want to use. On certain routes, there may be different classes available, which will also affect the price. The average bus ticket price is approximately ≈ £22.69 (TRY 1,483.33). For the lowest prices, it is usually best to book as far in advance as possible and look out for low-cost options, such as non-refundable tickets or traveling outside of peak hours. Be aware that some providers do not offer refunds or changes on their lower priced tickets, so it is advised to check before completing your transaction.

How long will it take me to travel from Ankara to Kars by bus?

The average journey time is 15h 10m. This is how long it takes to cross the 872 km from Ankara to Kars. When planning your journey, remember that delays are a possibility. Some unplanned events could cause your journey from Ankara to Kars to take longer than 15h 10m. The distance between Ankara and Kars is around 872 km. Depending on the exact route and provider you travel with, your journey time can vary. On average, this journey will take approximately 15h 10m. However, the fastest routes between Ankara and Kars take 14h. If a fast journey is a priority for you when traveling, look out for express services that may get you there faster. Some flexibility may be necessary when booking. Often, these services only leave at particular times of day - or even on certain days of the week. You may also find a faster journey by taking an indirect route and connecting in another station along the way.

When do the first and last departures from Ankara to Kars leave?

In general, the first departure of the day will leave Ankara at 04:00 PM, and the last departure will leave at 10:30 PM. However, it is important to remember that this is general information, and these journey times are not necessarily available every day. Timetables for each provider on the route from Ankara to Kars can change from day to day or month to month. In particular, many providers offer different schedules on weekdays and weekends. Public holidays, local events, and seasonal timetables can also cause schedules to change. In general, the first departure of the night will leave Ankara at 04:00 PM, and the last departure will leave at 10:30 PM. However, it is important to remember that this is general information, and these journey times are not necessarily available every day. Timetables for each provider on the route from Ankara to Kars can change from day to day or month to month. In particular, many providers offer different schedules on weekdays and weekends. Public holidays, local events, and seasonal timetables can also cause schedules to change.

How many journeys from Ankara to Kars are there every day?

On average, there are 6 daily departures from Ankara to Kars. However, there may be more or less on different days. Providers' timetables can change on certain days of the week or public holidays, and many also vary at particular times of year. Some providers change their schedules during the summer season, for example. At very busy times, there may be up to departures each day. The providers that travel along this route include , and each operates according to their own specific schedules. As a traveler, you may prefer a direct journey, or you may not mind making changes and connections. If you have heavy suitcases, a direct journey could be best; otherwise, you might be able to save money and enjoy more flexibility by making a change along the way. Every day, there are an average of 6 departures from Ankara which travel directly to Kars. There are 0 journeys with one change or more. Unfortunately, no connection was found for your trip from Ankara to Kars. Selecting a new departure or arrival city, without dramatically changing your itinerary could help you find connections.

Öz Doğu Kars61.04 kg CO₂
16:30Ankara
15h 30m
08:00Kars
≈ £9.64 TRY 630.00
direct
Kars Kalesi Turizm61.04 kg CO₂
17:00Ankara
17h
10:00Kars
≈ £9.64 TRY 630.00
direct
Aras Seyahat61.04 kg CO₂
13:30Ankara
14h 45m
04:15Kars
≈ £10.71 TRY 700.00
direct

Next departures from Ankara to Kars

Sample times and fares for the coming days — book to confirm availability and price.

≈ £22.94 TRY 1,500.00
13:00 Ankara
14h 45m · direct
03:45 Kars
≈ £22.94 TRY 1,500.00
13:30 Ankara
14h · direct
03:30 Kars
≈ £24.47 TRY 1,600.00
16:20 Ankara
15h 30m · direct
07:50 Kars
≈ £24.47 TRY 1,600.00
16:30 Ankara
16h 5m · direct
08:35 Kars
≈ £24.47 TRY 1,600.00
17:00 Ankara
17h · direct
10:00 Kars
≈ £22.94 TRY 1,500.00
18:00 Ankara
15h 35m · direct
09:35 Kars
≈ £24.47 TRY 1,600.00
19:30 Ankara
23h · direct
18:30 Kars
≈ £22.94 TRY 1,500.00
21:00 Ankara
14h · direct
11:00 Kars
≈ £22.94 TRY 1,500.00
22:30 Ankara
14h 20m · direct
12:50 Kars
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CO₂ emissions by mode

train 61.04kg
bus 65.4kg
flight 174.4kg
carpool 139.52kg

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