How far is it from Van to Trabzon?

Van is a city in eastern Turkey that borders Iran, while Trabzon is located in the northeast of Turkey on the coast of the Black Sea. The distance from Van to Trabzon is approximately 400 miles (644 kilometers). Travelling this distance without any stops will take around 9 hours by road.

Distance from Van to Trabzon by Plane

You can take a flight from Van to Trabzon as quickly as possible. The air distance between Van and Trabzon is 419 kilometres, and the flight lasts about 1 hour. The direct flight distance is 225 kilometres shorter than the land route, meaning the road distance is 1.5 times longer than the air distance. However, the 1-hour flight duration only accounts for the time spent in the air and does not include the time needed for airport check-in, security checks, boarding, and other procedures.

The ticket price for a flight from Van to Trabzon depends on the airline and the ticket type you book. Still, prices usually start at 5,000 Turkish Lira (approximately 9 million Iranian Tomans). It is important to note that there are no daily flights between Trabzon and Van.

Distance from Van to Trabzon by Bus

The distance from Van to Trabzon via FlixBus routes is approximately 704 kilometres, and travelling this distance takes more than 11 hours. The bus makes about 12 stops, so the travel time should be longer than 11 hours.

The minimum ticket price for a bus from Van to Trabzon is 800 Turkish Lira (approximately 1.4 million Iranian Tomans), which varies on different days of the week. Bus tickets can be booked online from various bus companies, including FlixBus.

Planning a Road Trip from Trabzon to Van by Car

If you want to travel from Trabzon to Van by road using a rental car in Trabzon and take breaks for rest along the way, the total travel time will be more than 9 hours.

For example, if you plan to dedicate two days and one night to this trip, you can follow this plan:

Start by driving from Trabzon for 5 hours to reach the city of Erzurum, where you can rent a furnished apartment and stay for the night. The next day, you will need to drive for about 4.5 hours and then take a few hours to rest in the city of Erciş (a town on the northwestern shore of Lake Van). After resting and driving for one more hour, you will finally reach Van.

Distance from Van to Major Cities in Turkey

• Distance from Van to Erzurum: 337 km (more than 4 hours by car)
• Distance from Van to Istanbul: 1,615 km (more than 20 hours by car)
• Distance from Van to Adana: 946 km (more than 11 hours by car)
• Distance from Van to Trabzon: 650 km (more than 8 hours by car)
• Distance from Van to Izmir: 1,770 km (more than 22 hours by car)