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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ankara bus station and Istanbul takes 7h 4m and the fastest bus takes 6h. There is an hourly bus service from Ankara bus station 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 4m
Duration
450 km
Distance
₺1,100
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Ankara bus station to Istanbul bus times

Buses run hourly between Ankara bus station and Istanbul. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Ankara bus station is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Istanbul at 7:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 45m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 45m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 7h 30m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 7h 30m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 7h 30m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 7h 30m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 7h 30m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 7h 30m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ankara bus station 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 bus station to Istanbul.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 450.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Ankara bus station, 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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