How to get from Van to Ankara
- 918 km as the crow flies
- 13 bus departures a day with Metro Turizm, Best Van, Vangolu Turizm
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We compared the ways to travel from Van to Ankara. The most useful door-to-door route takes 24h 51m by bus, train, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 918 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on August 14, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
918 km
Van to Ankara: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Van → KayaşbusVangölü Turizm·18h 30m
- 2Kayaş → Ankaratrain
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.·23m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Van to Ankara
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€86November 2026
€68Departures from Van to Ankara
Metro Turizm, Best Van, Vangolu Turizm runs 13 scheduled departures a day, the first at 08:50 and the last at 19:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Turizm, Best Van, Vangolu Turizmbus | 13 | 08:50 | 19:30 |
| Metro Turizmbus | 12 | 08:00 | 23:00 |
| FlixBusbus | 10 | 07:00 | 19:00 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Vangölü Turizm, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Van to Ankara works
Start with a Vangölü Turizm bus from Van to Kayaş, about 18h 30m. Transfer in Kayaş and continue by TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. train on to Ankara (23 min). In total it's roughly €63 over 24h 51m, 1 transfer.
Van to Ankara: common questions
How long does it take to get from Van to Ankara?
The most useful route takes about 24h 51m by bus, train, 1 transfer.
When is the first bus from Van to Ankara?
The first bus with Metro Turizm, Best Van, Vangolu Turizm leaves at 08:50 and the last at 19:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Van to Ankara?
13 a day with Metro Turizm, Best Van, Vangolu Turizm, between 08:50 and 19:30.
Is there a train from Van to Ankara?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Ankara from Van?
About 918 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Van to Ankara cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €63. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Van to Ankara?
On this route you travel with Vangölü Turizm, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş..
What is the cheapest way to get from Van to Ankara?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Vangölü Turizm, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.
Route calculated: 24 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 14 Aug 2026