How to get from Ankara to Kayseri
Ankara to Kayseri is 243 km in a straight line, and the fastest option takes 2h 51m by bus. The trip takes 6h 40m by train.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Ankara to Kayseri by price and travel time (route calculated on 4 November 2026).
- 39 bus departures a day with Kamil Koç
- First bus at 00:00, last at 23:15
Kayseri and Nevşehir are the gateways to Cappadocia.
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Ankara to Kayseri. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 51m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 243 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search.
243 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Ticket price | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €30Our estimate, not a fare we saw | 6h 40mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €16Our estimate, not a fare we saw | 2h 51mFastestdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€30Our estimate, not a fare we saw6h 40m · directSee Train details
- Bus€16Our estimate, not a fare we saw2h 51m · directFastestSee Bus details
These figures come from different days, and some are our estimates. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Ankara to Kayseri: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Ankara → Kayseribus
Metro Turizm·2h 51m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
An amount is a fare we saw earlier; with "around" in front it is our estimate. Neither is a live offer. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Cheapest flight fare by month, Ankara to Kayseri
| Month | Lowest fare seen | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €48 | |
| December 2026 | €51 | |
| January 2027 | €59 |
The lowest fare Routavio has seen for each departure month, with the day it was seen. Fares change, so check the price when you search.
Departures from Ankara to Kayseri
Kamil Koç runs 39 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 23:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamil Koçbus | 39 | 00:00 | 23:15 |
| TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.train | 2 | 11:20 | 18:00 |
| Can Diyarbakir, Malatya Kayisikent, Oz Has Bingolbus | · | · | · |
| Metro Turizmbus | · | · | · |
All departures Kamil Koç
- 00:00
- 01:00
- 01:30
- 02:00
- 02:15
- 03:00
- 04:00
- 04:30
- 05:00
- 06:00
- 07:05
- 08:00
- 09:00
- 09:30
- 10:00
- 10:05
- 11:00
- 11:30
- 12:00
- 12:30
- 13:00
- 14:00
- 14:30
- 15:00
- 15:15
- 15:30
- 15:31
- 16:00
- 17:00
- 17:30
- 18:31
- 19:00
- 19:45
- 20:00
- 20:59
- 22:00
- 22:30
- 23:00
- 23:15
All departures TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.
- 11:20
- 18:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, we do not hold a published timetable for that operator. 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 Metro Turizm, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Ankara to Kayseri works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 4 November 2026. Start with a Metro Turizm bus from Ankara to Kayseri, about 2h 51m. In total it's roughly €16 over 2h 51m, direct, no transfers.
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Ankara to Kayseri: common questions
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Kayseri?
Routavio's route check on 4 November 2026 puts the most useful route at about 2h 51m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Ankara to Kayseri?
The first bus with Kamil Koç leaves at 00:00 and the last at 23:15, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Ankara to Kayseri?
Routavio's timetable check shows 39 bus departures a day with Kamil Koç, between 00:00 and 23:15.
When is the first train from Ankara to Kayseri?
The first train with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. leaves at 11:20 and the last at 18:00, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Ankara to Kayseri?
Routavio's timetable check shows 2 train departures a day with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., between 11:20 and 18:00.
How far is Kayseri from Ankara?
About 243 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Ankara to Kayseri cost?
Our estimate for the route we recommend is around €16. We have not seen it as a fare. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Ankara to Kayseri?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with Metro Turizm, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş..
Can you get from Ankara to Kayseri without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 2h 51m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara to Kayseri?
Routavio's comparison usually points to 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. The price here is our estimate, not a guarantee.
Operators: Metro Turizm, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.
Route calculated: 4 Nov 2026