Getting around Cappadocia’s Göreme means walking in the centre and using buses or minibuses for journeys to nearby towns. The town is 15 km east of Nevşehir and 5 km west of Ürgüp, and Center Cave House is about a 2-minute walk from Göreme city centre; guest rooms in Göreme are available at the hotel.
- Göreme centre: about a 2-minute walk from Center Cave House
- Nevşehir: bus and minibus connections from Göreme
- Avanos: minibuses run from Göreme, Ürgüp and Uçhisar
- Uçhisar: municipal buses connect it with Nevşehir
Walking around Göreme centre
Walking is a practical way to move around Göreme’s centre, with the town’s main connections and services focused around its central area. From Center Cave House, Göreme city centre is about a 2-minute walk.
For farther trips, keep the starting point in mind: Göreme is 15 km from Nevşehir and 5 km from Ürgüp. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism says you can travel from Nevşehir to Göreme by bus, minibus or taxi.
Using Göreme bus station
Göreme bus station is the local point to check for coach connections and departures. Kamil Koç gives its address as Avcılar Mah., Turgut Özal Meydanı No:13, Göreme 50180.
The station information places Avanos bus station 7 km from Göreme bus station and Nevşehir bus station 14 km away. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism provides the Göreme coach station number as +90 384 271 24 35.
You can also contact Göreme Municipality for transport information at 0384 271 25 00 or 0549 271 25 00. As published municipal timetables differ on return times and contact details, confirm the current schedule with the municipality before departure.
Planning trips to Avanos and Uçhisar
Avanos and Uçhisar have different public-transport links, so check the route for your destination before setting out. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism says Avanos is served by minibuses from Göreme, Ürgüp and Uçhisar, as well as direct buses from Nevşehir.
For questions about Nevşehir Seyahat, the ministry provides branch contacts in Göreme, Avanos and Uçhisar: 0534 270 30 19, 0534 270 30 12 and 0534 270 30 21, respectively. For a closer look at the route and stops, plan a Göreme-to-Avanos trip.
Uçhisar Municipality gives bus times from Uçhisar to Nevşehir as 07:00 to 17:30 at half-hour intervals, plus a 21:30 departure. In the other direction, buses from Nevşehir to Uçhisar run from 07:30 to 18:00 every half hour, with an additional departure at 22:00.
Uçhisar Castle is a prominent destination in town. For its access details and a visit from Göreme, read the Uçhisar Castle guide.
Checking routes and schedules
Use the municipality’s latest timetable to plan bus journeys between Göreme and Nevşehir, and confirm details before departure. The published Göreme-to-Nevşehir schedule includes departures from 07:30 through 13:00 at half-hour intervals, then continues through the afternoon and evening, with times up to 22:00.
The return timetable shows Nevşehir-to-Göreme departures from 07:00 through 20:00, generally every half hour, and also includes a 22:30 service. Since the municipality’s timetable pages show different return times and contact numbers, check the official site before you go.
If your journey begins at the airport, plan your trip from ASR to Göreme before choosing a local connection.
FAQs
Can you get from Nevşehir to Göreme by bus?
Yes. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism says Göreme can be reached from Nevşehir by bus, minibus and taxi.
How do you get from Göreme to Avanos?
Minibuses connect Avanos with Göreme, Ürgüp and Uçhisar. Direct buses to Avanos also run from Nevşehir.
Are there buses between Uçhisar and Nevşehir?
Yes. Uçhisar Municipality provides half-hourly services during the day in both directions, along with additional evening departures.
Where is Göreme bus station?
Kamil Koç gives the station address as Avcılar Mah., Turgut Özal Meydanı No:13, Göreme 50180.