How to get from Van to Kars
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We compared the ways to travel from Van to Kars. The most useful door-to-door route takes 7h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 233 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 August 14, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
233 km
Van to Kars: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Van → KarsbusSerhat Vanyolu Turizm·7h
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 calendar
Flight prices by day, Van to Kars
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€144October 2026
€107Departures from Van to Kars
Serhat Vanyolu Turizm runs 1 scheduled departures a day, the first at 09:00 and the last at 09:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serhat Vanyolu Turizmbus | 1 | 09:00 | 09:00 |
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 Serhat Vanyolu Turizm; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Van to Kars works
Start with a Serhat Vanyolu Turizm bus from Van to Kars, about 7h. In total it's roughly €27 over 7h, direct, no transfers.
Van to Kars: common questions
How long does it take to get from Van to Kars?
The most useful route takes about 7h by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Kars from Van?
About 233 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Van to Kars cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €27. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Van to Kars?
On this route you travel with Serhat Vanyolu Turizm.
What is the cheapest way to get from Van 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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