What is the cheapest way to get from Batumi to Lake Van?

The cheapest way to get from Batumi to Lake Van is to bus via Trabzon which costs 1.200 ₺ - 2.100 ₺ and takes 19h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Batumi to Lake Van?

The fastest way to get from Batumi to Lake Van is to drive which takes 8h 2m and costs 3.300 ₺ - 4.800 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Batumi and Lake Van?

No, there is no direct bus from Batumi to Lake Van station. However, there are services departing from Batumi Central and arriving at Tatvan bus station via Hopa Artvin, Erzurum and Van bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 21m.

How far is it from Batumi to Lake Van?

The distance between Batumi and Lake Van is 474 km. The road distance is 559.1 km.

How do I travel from Batumi to Lake Van without a car?

The best way to get from Batumi to Lake Van without a car is to bus which takes 16h 21m and costs 1.900 ₺ - 3.500 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Batumi to Lake Van?

It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Batumi to Lake Van, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Batumi to Lake Van bus from?

Batumi to Lake Van bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Batumi Central station.

Bus or fly from Batumi to Lake Van?

The best way to get from Batumi to Lake Van is to bus which takes 16h 21m and costs 1.900 ₺ - 3.500 ₺. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 13.000 ₺ - 44.000 ₺ and takes 9h 23m.

Where does the Batumi to Lake Van bus arrive?

Batumi to Lake Van bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Hopa station.

What is the time difference between Batumi and Lake Van?

Lake Van is 1h behind Batumi. It is currently 3:37 AM in Batumi and 2:37 AM in Lake Van.

Can I drive from Batumi to Lake Van?

Yes, the driving distance between Batumi to Lake Van is 559 km. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Batumi to Lake Van.

Batumi to Lake Van - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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

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Bus to Rize–Artvin, fly to Van Ferit Melen Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Batumi Central to Ardeşenbus
2. Fly from Rize–Artvin (RZV) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane RZV - VAN
8h 57m
₺7,059–33,774
Bus via Trabzon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sarp to Trabzonbus
2. Take the bus from Trabzon bus station to Bingöl bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bingöl bus station to Tatvan bus stationbus
19h 58m
₺1,237–2,007
Bus
1. Take the bus from Batumi Central to Hopabus
2. Take the bus from Hopa Artvin to Erzurumbus
3. Take the bus from Erzurum to Vanbus
4. Take the bus from Van bus station to Tatvan bus stationbus
16h 21m
₺1,931–3,470
Drive 559.1 km
1. Drive from Batumi to Tatvan bus stationcar 559.1 km
8h 2m
₺3,314–4,787
Fly Batumi International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport
1. Fly from Batumi International Airport (BUS) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane BUS - VAN
9h 23m
₺13,000–44,000
Fly Batumi International Airport to Muş Airport, train
1. Fly from Batumi International Airport (BUS) to Muş Airport (MSR)plane BUS - MSR
2. Take the train from Muş to Tatvantrain
12h 23m
₺14,661–45,538

Rize–Artvin (RZV) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) flights

35Weekly Planes

7h 20mAverage Duration

₺6,966Cheapest Price

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Distance: 473.6 km
Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Batumi, Georgia and Lake Van, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Batumi Central to Tatvan bus station via Hopa Artvin, Erzurum, and Van bus station in around 16h 21m. Alternatively, Turkish Airlines flies from Batumi International Airport (BUS) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) 3 times a day.

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