The average bus between Ankara and Van takes 19h 49m and the fastest bus takes 19h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ankara to Van. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Ankara and Van. The earliest departure is at 5:53 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Ankara is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Van at 3:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Aştİ and take an average of 19h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Ankara to Van? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ankara to Van. However, there are services departing from Ankara station and arriving at Van station via Van bus station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 49m.
Ankara to Van bus services, operated by EGO Public Transport, depart from Ankara bus station.
Ankara to Van bus services, operated by EGO Public Transport, arrive at Van bus station.
The distance between Ankara and Van is 920.4 km. The road distance is 1,243 km.
Kamil Koc operates a bus from Ankara bus station to Van bus station twice daily. Tickets cost ₺1,500–2,100 and the journey takes 19h 14m. Metro Turizm also services this route once daily.