There are 4 ways to get from Tbilisi to Van by plane, bus, 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
best- Fly from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane TBS - VAN
8h 5m₺7,968–13,053Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Trabzonbus
- Take the bus from Trabzon bus station to Van bus stationbus FlixBus KK0118
20h 54m₺2,353–3,306Bus via Batumi
- Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Batumi Centralbus
- Take the bus from Batumi Central to Hopabus
- Take the bus from Hopa Artvin to Erzurumbus
- Take the bus from Erzurum to Vanbus
20h 21m₺2,399–4,535Drive 651.1 km
- Drive from Tbilisi to Vancar 651.1 km
9h 38m₺3,745–5,409
Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tbilisi to Van is to bus which costs 2.300 ₺ - 3.400 ₺ and takes 20h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Tbilisi to Van is to fly which takes 8h 5m and costs 7.500 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Tbilisi station to Van. However, there are services departing from Ortachala Bus Station and arriving at Van via Batumi Central, Hopa Artvin and Erzurum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 21m.
The distance between Tbilisi and Van is 402 km. The road distance is 651.1 km.
The best way to get from Tbilisi to Van without a car is to bus via Batumi which takes 20h 21m and costs 2.400 ₺ - 4.600 ₺.
It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Tbilisi to Van, including transfers.
Tbilisi to Van bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Ortachala Bus Station.
The best way to get from Tbilisi to Van is to fly which takes 8h 5m and costs 7.500 ₺ - 14.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Batumi, which costs 2.400 ₺ - 4.600 ₺ and takes 20h 21m.
Tbilisi to Van bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Trabzon station.
Van is 1h behind Tbilisi. It is currently 4:06 AM in Tbilisi and 3:06 AM in Van.
What companies run services between Tbilisi, Georgia and Van, Turkey?
AJet, Pegasus Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Van via Batumi Central, Hopa Artvin, and Erzurum in around 20h 21m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–44,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺7,500–13,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺7,000–30,000
- Website
- sunexpress.com
Flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport via Antalya
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺7,000–23,000
- Phone
- +995 422-24-22-44
- info@metrogeorgia.ge
- Website
- metrogeorgia.ge
Bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Batumi Central
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺800–1,500
- Website
- https://metrogeorgia.ge/
- Book at
- https://metrogeorgia.ge/otobus-bileti/
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Batumi Central to Hopa
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺440–650
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺440–650
Bus from Erzurum to Van
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,600
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺1,100–1,600
Bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Trabzon
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–2,100
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺1,400–2,100
Bus from Hopa Artvin to Erzurum
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺60–800
- Schedules at
- obilet.com
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Trabzon bus station to Van bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺900–1,300
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
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Yes, the driving distance between Tbilisi to Van is 651 km. It takes approximately 9h 38m to drive from Tbilisi to Van.
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