What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara to Bitlis?

The cheapest way to get from Ankara to Bitlis is to bus which costs 1.700 ₺ - 2.400 ₺ and takes 17h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ankara to Bitlis?

The fastest way to get from Ankara to Bitlis is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 28m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 17.000 ₺.

How far is it from Ankara to Bitlis?

The distance between Ankara and Bitlis is 868 km. The road distance is 1025.7 km.

How do I travel from Ankara to Bitlis without a car?

The best way to get from Ankara to Bitlis without a car is to bus which takes 17h 16m and costs 1.700 ₺ - 2.400 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Ankara to Bitlis?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Ankara to Bitlis, including transfers.

Train or bus from Ankara to Bitlis?

The best way to get from Ankara to Bitlis is to bus which takes 17h 16m and costs 1.700 ₺ - 2.400 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1.700 ₺ - 2.800 ₺ and takes 18h 44m.

Can I drive from Ankara to Bitlis?

Yes, the driving distance between Ankara to Bitlis is 1026 km. It takes approximately 14h 16m to drive from Ankara to Bitlis.

Where can I stay near Bitlis?

There are four+ hotels available in Bitlis.

Ankara to Bitlis - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Ankara to Bitlis by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Muş Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Muş Airport (MSR)plane ESB - MSR
2. Take the taxi from Muş Airport (MSR) to Bitlistaxi
4h 28m
₺5,230–17,030
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ankara to Sivastrain Yht
2. Take the train from Sivas to Rahovatrain Van Gölü Ekspresi
18h 44m
₺1,708–2,740
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ankara bus station to Bitlis bus stationbus FlixBus KK0117
17h 16m
₺1,768–2,371
Drive 1,025.7 km
1. Drive from Ankara to Bitliscar 1,025.7 km
14h 16m
₺5,403–7,804
Fly to Batman, taxi
1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Batman (BAL)plane ESB - BAL
2. Take the taxi from Batman (BAL) to Bitlistaxi
4h 53m
₺20,130–28,930
Fly to Van Ferit Melen Airport, bus
1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane ESB - VAN
2. Take the bus from Van bus station to Bitlis bus stationbus
7h 12m
₺8,110–18,420
Fly to Siirt Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Siirt Airport (SXZ)plane ESB - SXZ
2. Take the taxi from Siirt Airport (SXZ) to Bitlistaxi
4h 33m
₺5,330–17,030

Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Muş Airport (MSR) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 30mAverage Duration

₺2,856Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ankara to Bitlis.

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Distance: 867.9 km
Duration: 4h 28m

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

Kamil Koc operates a bus from Ankara bus station to Bitlis bus station once daily. Tickets cost ₺1,300–1,900 and the journey takes 17h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ankara to Bitlis via Sivas and Rahova in around 18h 44m.

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