Index:<\/strong> Kars is located in the northeast of the Eastern Anatolia Region, among the \u201cfrontier provinces\u201d (Serhat illeri). The city center is situated on a vast highland plateau at an altitude of approximately 1,760 meters. It is bordered by Ardahan to the north, Erzurum to the west, and A\u011fr\u0131 and I\u011fd\u0131r to the south. To the east, the Arpa\u00e7ay River marks the border between T\u00fcrkiye and Armenia. Its geo-location directly shapes both Kars\u2019s history and its cuisine. For centuries, the city has stood at the crossroads between the Caucasus and Anatolia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By land, Erzurum is approximately 200 kilometers away, Ardahan 90, I\u011fd\u0131r 150. The most famous two stops of the city: firstly, the Archeological Site of Ani is 45 kilometers from the city center, and secondly, Sar\u0131kam\u0131\u015f Ski Resort 55 kilometers. So visiting Kars means traveling back and forth between the city center and its surrounding areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The fastest way to get to Kars is by plane. Check the Kars flight ticket options<\/a> and take the first step into planning your trip. Passengers coming from other cities of T\u00fcrkiye or abroad can get to Kars via connected flights through \u0130stanbul. The second option is by train. The Eastern Express (Do\u011fu Ekspresi) which travels between Ankara and Kars throughout the year completes its route of approximately 1,300 kilometers in a duration longer than a day. In winter, TCDD Transport\u2019s Tourist Eastern Express comes into service. This train has sleeping compartments and a dining car, taking long breaks at locations such as Erzincan and Erzurum. The season typically lasts from mid-December to early March, and tickets sell out quickly, so it is advisable to keep an eye on the date sales open. Check TCDD Transport\u2019s channels for the up-to-date schedule and pricing. If you want to continue your journey by rail after the Eastern Express, you might also want to take a look at our blog post about panoramic train routes<\/a>, where you can find notable options from T\u00fcrkiye and around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Those who prefer to travel by road can get to Kars with buses from many cities, most notably \u0130stanbul and Ankara. However, the distance is long: The bus journey from Istanbul takes over 20 hours. If you are driving in winter, use winter tires and carry snow chains, as road conditions can change rapidly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The airport is about 6 kilometers from the city center, which means you won\u2019t have trouble finding transportation in Kars. Airport shuttle buses that leave according to flights landed and municipality buses take you to the city center. You will always find taxis waiting in front of the terminal exits, but you can also rent a car from the car rental offices inside the terminal. If you have an itinerary covering Ani, \u00c7\u0131ld\u0131r and Sar\u0131kam\u0131\u015f, it would be the most convenient way to rent a car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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