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Trip Overview

The bus between Lake Van and Ankara takes 16h 55m. There is at least one bus per day from Lake Van to Ankara. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

16h 55m
Duration
1,089 km
Distance
₺1,600
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Lake Van to Ankara bus times

Buses run once daily between Lake Van and Ankara. The earliest departure is at 2:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Lake Van is at 2:15 PM which arrives into Ankara at 7:10 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 16h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,088.9 km
  • Duration: 16h 55m

What companies run services between Lake Van, Turkey and Ankara, Turkey?

Kamil Koç operates a bus from Tatvan bus station to Ankara bus station once daily. Tickets cost ₺1,300–1,900 and the journey takes 16h 55m.

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