How far is Van from Ankara?

About 573 miles (924 km) separate Van and Ankara.

What are the best sights and things to do in Ankara?

Once in Ankara, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Şengül Hamamı, Ankara Kalesi, State Art and Sculpture Museum, Kocatepe Mosque and Hacı Bayram Mosque.

Bus Van to Ankara from $42 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Van to Ankara on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30pm	Van	19h 30m	12:00pm	Ankara Otogarı	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Van	19h 25m	5:25am	Ankara Otogarı	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Van	18h 45m	6:45am	Ankara Otogarı	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Van	19h 30m	12:00pm	Ankara Otogarı	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Van	18h 45m	6:45am	Ankara Otogarı	No tags

Get from Van to Ankara

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 19 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

19h 30mAverage Duration

573 milesDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

3.5/511,326 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Metro Turizm

3/5255 reviews

Staff3.3

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.4

TR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Van to Ankara by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/14

$42

11/15

$42

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The cheapest trip from Van to Ankara was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $42

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Van to Ankara, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $42 to $42 for a bus ticket from Van to Ankara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-11-20.