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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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| Kars Şehir Otogarı | Aşti | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus
| Kars Şehir Otogarı | Aşti | Fastest | ||||
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| Kars bus station | Ankara Otogarı | No tags | ||||
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| Kars bus station | Ankara Otogarı | No tags |
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Get from Kars to Ankara
The journey takes about 16 hours, and with fares starting at just PEN 142, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Kars and Ankara
Stops in Kars
- A
Kars Şehir Otogarı
Karacaören Köyü, Havalanı Yolu, , Havaalanı Bitişiği 36000 , Kars Merkez/Türkiye
Stops in Ankara
- A
Ankara Otogarı
Ankara Otogarı, Aşti - B
Aşti
Ankara Otobüs Terminali D:34, Aşti, Yenimahalle, Ankara, 06560, Turkey - C
Mamak
Meşrutiyet Mahallesi, Atatürk Blv No:97, 06420 Çankaya/Ankara, Turkey - D
Kızılay
Kızılay Mahallesi, 06420 Çankaya/Ankara, Turkey - E
Söğütözü Cep Terminali (Ankara)
Kızılay 1443. Cd. no:15/1, 06590 Çankaya/Ankara, Türkiye
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Kars to Ankara by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Kars to Ankara?
The cheapest bus tickets from Kars to Ankara start from PEN 142. The average price for this route is around PEN 152. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Kars to Ankara?
The average bus travel time from Kars to Ankara is 16h, covering a distance of 877 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 40m and is operated by Metro Turizm.
Which bus companies service the Kars to Ankara route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Metro Turizm.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Kars to Ankara?
The earliest bus departs from Kars to Ankara at 12:00pm. And the latest bus departs at 2:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Kars to Ankara?
A bus trip from Kars to Ankara generates an estimated 21.924100000000003 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Kars to Ankara?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 15728 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Kars to Ankara?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Kars to Ankara?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Kars to Ankara?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Kars to Ankara was searched and found on Sep 28, 2026 with a price of PEN 142To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Kars to Ankara, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from PEN 142 to PEN 184 for a bus ticket from Kars to Ankara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PEN 142 which is on 2026-09-28.
Usually Metro Turizm, FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
