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Alanya Archaeological Museum
Archaeology and ethnography museum with regional finds, mosaics, coins, and local culture exhibits. It is the best introduction to Alanya’s long history.
Cheapest price
€25
Average price
€26
Fastest journey
7 h 55 m
Average duration
8 h 26 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
383 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ankara to Alanya is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ankara to Alanya will cost around €26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
Of the 8 buses that leave Ankara for Alanya on Mon, Aug 03, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct buses cover the 383 km distance in an average of 8 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 55 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest buses will take 9 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ankara to Alanya among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a flight costs an average of €23.
Distance: 237 miles (383 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€26 Average price Cheapest | €66 Average price | €53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 18m Average total duration 9h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ankara to Alanya:
A bus is €40 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ankara to Alanya costing on average €66.
Other travel options to Alanya take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 48m.
Tickets start at around €26 compared to roughly €53 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €28. The journey takes 9h 48m versus 6h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Özkaymak, Ali Osman ULUSOY.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 07:59AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €25 |
The table below shows live departures for Ankara to Alanya buses for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 4:55 AM Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri) | 8h55 | 1:50 PM Alanya, Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 AM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 8h20 | 1:50 PM Alanya, Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 PM Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri) | 11h30 | 9:45 AM Alanya, Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 PM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 10h20 | 8:55 AM Alanya, Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:35 PM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 10h10 | 9:45 AM Alanya, Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 8h00 | 7:59 AM Alanya, Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Ankara to Alanya run on average 5 times per day, taking around 9h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €22 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 237 miles (383 km) distance in 8h 45m.
Distance 237 miles (383 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price €22 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 8h 45m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
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Archaeology and ethnography museum with regional finds, mosaics, coins, and local culture exhibits. It is the best introduction to Alanya’s long history.
Museum inside the Red Tower presenting maritime history, ship models, and harbor defense. It is compact but very relevant to Alanya’s seafront identity.
Exhibition space in the medieval shipyard area explaining Seljuk naval construction and harbor history. It adds context to the waterfront monuments.
Long waterfront promenade around the harbor with boats, views, and easy access to major sights. It is one of the best walking areas in central Alanya.
Famous urban beach backed by cliffs and cable car views. It is Alanya’s classic seafront area for walking, swimming, and sunset scenery.
Scenic cable car route and hilltop arrival area linking the beach to the castle. It combines convenient access with some of the city’s best panoramas.
Gülüklü Soup is a traditional Antalya region soup with tiny meatballs, chickpeas and lemony broth. It is a local comfort dish often found in home cooking.
Laba is an Alanya specialty made with boiled wheat, chickpeas and beans, often enriched with broth or butter. It reflects the area’s rural, hearty cuisine.
Hibeş is a Antalya style tahini dip with lemon, garlic and cumin. It is widely served with meze and bread and represents the region’s Mediterranean flavors.
Well known hilltop restaurant by Alanya Castle, popular for Turkish breakfast, grilled dishes and panoramic city views in a romantic setting.
Established seafood restaurant near the harbor, known for fresh fish, meze and a classic waterfront atmosphere suitable for a leisurely dinner.
Casual traditional venue serving Turkish grills, kebabs and meze with reliable quality. A solid choice for local flavors in a relaxed setting.
Budget-friendly versus many Mediterranean resorts: hotels, meals, and local buses are usually cheaper, though beachfront areas and peak summer dates cost more.
Restaurants: 5-10% if service is not included. Cafes: round up or leave small change. Taxis: round up the fare; extra is optional for help with bags.
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