Driving from Van to Erzurum
Erzurum lies 240 km (149 mi) north-west of Van, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 40 min without stops, over roughly 293 km (182 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Van | Erzurum | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 525,016 | 767,848 |
| Elevation | 1,708 m (5,604 ft) | 1,914 m (6,280 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
Where to book car hire from Van to Erzurum
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Staying in Erzurum
Our booking partner lists 53 places to stay in Erzurum. Of the 19 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (6), and 4 are five-star. Across 14 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 2,575 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Erzurum
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Common questions
How far is Erzurum from Van?
240 km (149 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Van; by road roughly 293 km (182 mi).
How long does it take to get from Van to Erzurum by car?
About 3 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Van and Erzurum?
No, both are on Europe/Istanbul at the moment.
Where can I stay in Erzurum?
Our booking partner lists 53 places to stay in Erzurum, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.