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Trip Overview

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.

7h 22m
Duration
458 km
Distance
₺1,100
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Ankara Garı to Istanbul bus times

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.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    EGO Public TransportKamil Koç7h 21m • 1 change
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    EGO Public TransportKamil Koç7h 11m • 1 change
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    EGO Public TransportIstanbul Seyahat6h 36m • 1 change
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    EGO Public TransportVaran Turizm7h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    EGO Public TransportKamil Koç7h 5m • 1 change
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    EGO Public TransportKamil Koç8h 36m • 1 change
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    EGO Public TransportKamil Koç8h 6m • 1 change
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    EGO Public TransportMersin Turizm7h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    EGO Public TransportKamil Koç7h 5m • 1 change
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    EGO Public TransportKamil Koç8h 36m • 1 change
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    EGO Public TransportKamil Koç8h 6m • 1 change
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    EGO Public TransportMersin Turizm7h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    EGO Public TransportKamil Koç7h 5m • 1 change
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    EGO Public TransportKamil Koç8h 36m • 1 change
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    EGO Public TransportKamil Koç8h 6m • 1 change
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    EGO Public TransportMersin Turizm7h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    EGO Public TransportKamil Koç7h 5m • 1 change
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    EGO Public TransportKamil Koç8h 36m • 1 change
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    EGO Public TransportKamil Koç8h 6m • 1 change
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    EGO Public TransportMersin Turizm7h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    EGO Public TransportKamil Koç7h 5m • 1 change
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    EGO Public TransportKamil Koç8h 36m • 1 change
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    EGO Public TransportKamil Koç8h 6m • 1 change
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    EGO Public TransportMersin Turizm7h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    EGO Public TransportKamil Koç7h 5m • 1 change
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    EGO Public TransportKamil Koç8h 36m • 1 change
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    EGO Public TransportKamil Koç8h 6m • 1 change
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    EGO Public TransportMersin Turizm7h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    EGO Public TransportKamil Koç7h 36m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Ankara Garı to Istanbul.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 457.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Ankara Garı, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?

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.

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