The average bus between Ankara Garı and Istanbul takes 7h 22m and the fastest bus takes 6h 36m. There is a bus service every few hours from Ankara Garı to Istanbul. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Ankara Garı and Istanbul. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Ankara Garı is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Istanbul at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Aştİ and take an average of 7h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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7h 1m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Ankara Garı to Istanbul? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ankara Garı to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Ankara bus station and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via İstanbul Esenler bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
Ankara Garı to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from Ankara bus station.
Ankara Garı to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
The distance between Ankara Garı and Istanbul is 350.5 km. The road distance is 437 km.
Kamil Koç operates a bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station hourly. Tickets cost ₺650–950 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Eight other operators also service this route.