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Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
Ankara’s premier archaeology museum, displaying major finds from Hittite, Phrygian, Urartian and earlier Anatolian cultures in restored Ottoman buildings near the castle.
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 25 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
230 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Konya to Ankara is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Konya to Ankara will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 3 buses that leave Konya for Ankara on Wed, May 20, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 20 the direct buses cover the 230 km distance in an average of 3 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
On Wed, May 20 the slowest buses will take 3 h 30 m 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.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Konya to Ankara among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $53.
Distance: 142 miles (230 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$15 Average price | $160 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 57m Average total duration 7h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Konya to Ankara:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Konya to Ankara costing on average $15 (€12).
A train is $147 (€119) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Konya to Ankara costing on average $160 (€129).
Other travel options to Ankara take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
Flight takes on average 7h 57m.
Tickets start at around $15 (€12) compared to roughly $38 (€31) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $23 (€19). The journey takes 3h 29m versus 2h 58m 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 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 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
The table below shows live departures for Konya to Ankara buses for today, Tuesday, May 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Konya, Intercity Bus Terminal | 4h00 | 1:00 AM Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Konya, Intercity Bus Terminal | 3h15 | 12:15 AM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM Konya, Intercity Bus Terminal | 3h15 | 2:15 AM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, May 20 | |||||
![]() | 7:00 AM Konya | 3h30 | 10:30 AM Ankara | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Konya | 3h30 | 1:30 PM Ankara | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Konya to Ankara run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 142 miles (230 km) distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 142 miles (230 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
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Ankara’s premier archaeology museum, displaying major finds from Hittite, Phrygian, Urartian and earlier Anatolian cultures in restored Ottoman buildings near the castle.
A fine arts museum in a historic Turkish Hearth building, known for important works of modern Turkish painting and sculpture plus periodic exhibitions.
A contemporary art center in a converted railway workshop, popular for modern exhibitions, photography, design events and a more current creative scene.
A restored historic quarter with Ottoman-era houses, pedestrian lanes and photogenic streetscapes that have become very popular for evening walks and social media.
The atmospheric lanes around the castle are lined with restored houses, craft shops and viewpoints, making this one of the city’s best walking areas.
One of central Ankara’s best-known walking streets, lively with shops and urban energy, and a convenient base for exploring nearby parks and side streets.
A classic Ankara specialty of lamb or mutton baked with arpa şehriye or rice, valued for its rich meat juices and hearty home-style flavor.
A slow-cooked meat stew from Beypazarı, traditionally baked in an earthenware pot until tender. It is one of the region’s best-known celebratory dishes.
A famous dry, crunchy biscuit-like bread from Beypazarı, often eaten with tea. It is one of Ankara Province’s most recognizable traditional baked goods.
Well-known upscale seafood restaurant with polished service and a refined dining room, popular for meze and fish in Ankara.
Long-established Antep-style restaurant famous for kebabs, lahmacun, and baklava, offering a lively and dependable family-friendly setting.
Established traditional lokanta known for classic Turkish home-style dishes, soups, stews, and Ankara favorites in a simple, busy atmosphere.
Generally affordable for tourists. Meals, coffee, and local transport are low cost, while hotels and upscale dining vary by area and season.
Around 5-10% in casual restaurants and 10% in nicer places if service is not included. Round up taxis. Small tips for hotel staff are appreciated.
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