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How to get fromAnkara to Vanby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ankara to Van by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane plane ESB - VAN
    3h 28m
    ₺3,770–17,540

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ankara bus station to Van bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0121 / ...
    19h 10m
    ₺1,400–3,600

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ankara Gar to Sivastrain train Hst
    2. Take the bus from Sivas to Vanbus bus
    16h 20m
    ₺2,557–3,667

  4. Train, bus via Tatvan

    1. Take the train from Ankara to Sivastrain train Yht
    2. Take the train from Sivas to Rahovatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bitlis bus station to Van bus stationbus bus
    21h 43m
    ₺1,930–2,920

  5. Drive  1,159.7 km

    1. Drive from Ankara to Vancar car 1,159.7 km
    16h 6m
    ₺6,611–9,548

  6. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Ankara to Hasankaletrain train Doğu Ekspresi
    2. Take the bus from Pansinler to Vanbus bus
    29h 5m
    ₺1,855–3,428

Ankara to Van by train, taxi, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration21h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,930Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 944.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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

AJet flies from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Kamil Koç operates a bus from Ankara bus station to Van bus station twice daily. Tickets cost ₺1,400–2,100 and the journey takes 19h 10m. Metro Turizm also services this route once daily.

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