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Göreme Open-Air Museum
Open-air museum of rock-cut churches, chapels and monastic spaces with important wall paintings. Essential for understanding Göreme’s history.
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Ankara to Göreme is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ankara to Göreme will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £16.
On Fri 06 Nov, we found 5 buses from Ankara to Göreme, including 5 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 222 km distance in an average of 3 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 10 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.
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Buses from Ankara to Göreme run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 222 km distance in 3h 26m.
Distance 222 km |
Average bus duration 4h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 26m |
First bus 0:15 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 35 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Ankara to Göreme coaches for today, Thursday 5 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 9:00 Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 4h10 | 13:10 Göreme, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:00 Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 3h55 | 19:55 Göreme, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:00 Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 4h05 | 22:05 Göreme, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus | 2:15 Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 3h30 | 5:45 Göreme, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 3h45 | 7:45 Göreme, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Open-air museum of rock-cut churches, chapels and monastic spaces with important wall paintings. Essential for understanding Göreme’s history.
Small museum presenting local history, ethnographic objects and regional culture in Avanos. A useful indoor stop for context beyond the valleys.
Underground ceramic museum and gallery showing Cappadocia’s pottery traditions and contemporary works. Good for craft lovers and rainy-day visits.
Broad valley of unusual fairy chimneys and cave dwellings, popular for easy walks, photography and sunrise balloon views close to the town centre.
Panoramic ridge above Göreme known for sunrise and sunset views over the town and balloon-filled sky. A very popular yet easy viewpoint.
Rose-coloured valley with winding trails, cave churches and changing light near dusk. Ideal for walkers seeking scenery beyond the main museum area.
Testi kebabı is Cappadocia’s signature meat stew, slow-cooked with vegetables inside a sealed clay pot, then cracked open at the table.
Mantı are tiny Turkish dumplings filled with minced meat and served with yoghurt and butter sauce, a beloved Anatolian comfort dish.
Kuru fasulye is a traditional white bean stew, often cooked simply and eaten widely across central Anatolia with rice or bread.
Popular terrace restaurant known for testi kebabı, grilled meats and Cappadocian views in a polished but relaxed atmosphere.
Refined cave restaurant serving Turkish and Anatolian dishes, with a romantic setting and strong focus on regional specialities.
Long-established local favourite for pottery kebab, meze and Turkish classics in a traditional stone-and-cave dining room.
Moderate for Türkiye. Cave hotels and tours raise costs, but local meals, coffee and buses are fairly affordable for most travellers.
Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants if service is not included. For cafés, small change is fine. Taxi fares are usually rounded up; tips are modest, not expected.
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Göreme Bus Station -> Göreme town centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ankara to Göreme by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Göreme, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ankara to Göreme buses use the Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ to Göreme, Otogarı station pair. Use this guide to compare Ankara and Göreme bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ is 3 km from Ankara city centre. Public transport options include:
Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several restaurants and cafes available.
Free Wi-Fi available in the waiting area. ATMs are aTMs available within the station premises.
Ticket office support is available at Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇.
Available at Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇: Station is accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri) is 9 km from Ankara city centre. Public transport options include:
Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri). ATMs are available at Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri).
Ticket office support is available at Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri).
Available at Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri): Wheelchair accessible entrance.
Göreme, Otogarı has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Small eateries are located nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Göreme, Otogarı. ATMs are available at Göreme, Otogarı.
Ticket office support is available at Göreme, Otogarı.
Available at Göreme, Otogarı: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Göreme, Otogarı: Limited accessibility for disabled passengers.
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