Day Trips · Erzurum, Erzurum

Kars — Historic City and Ani Ruins

• Distance210 km northeast of Erzurum
• Travel time2.5–3 hours by car or bus
• TransportBus from Erzurum otogar to Kars (multiple daily, 2.5 hrs, 200–350 TRY / $6–10.50). From Kars, taxi or minibus to Ani ruins (45 km east of Kars, 30 min, ~200–300 TRY / $6–9 return taxi).
• Rating★ 4.8
• Best seasonMay–October (Ani accessible); winter for Kars snow atmosphere