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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane plane VAN - ESB
    2h 44m
    ₺3,766–17,527

  2. Bus, train #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Van bus station to Horasan bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0120 / ...
    2. Take the train from Horasan to Ankaratrain train Doğu Ekspresi
    30h
    ₺1,376–3,408

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Van to Yıldızelibus bus
    2. Take the train from Yildizeli to Ankaratrain train Yht
    16h 46m
    ₺2,887–4,451

  4. Bus, train via Tatvan

    1. Take the bus from Van bus station to Bitlis bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rahova to Sivastrain train
    3. Take the train from Sivas to Ankaratrain train Yht
    21h 53m
    ₺1,889–2,666

  5. Drive 1,161.9 km

    1. Drive from Van to Ankaracar car 1,161.9 km
    16h 12m
    ₺6,612–9,551

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Van bus station to Ankara bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0117 / ...
    19h 10m
    ₺1,400–3,600

Van to Ankara by bus, taxi, and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration21h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,889Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 942.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 44m

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

AJet flies from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Kamil Koç operates a bus from Van bus station to Ankara bus station 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,400–2,100 and the journey takes 19h 10m. Metro Turizm also services this route once daily.

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