There are 7 ways to get from Anıtkabir to Istanbul by train, bus, car, plane, ferry, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht / ...
5h 1m₺728–1,010Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Ankara to İstanbul439.4 km
5h 48m₺612Bus
- Take the bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogaribus
6h 57m₺1,200–1,700Drive 439.1 km
- Drive from Anıtkabir to Istanbulcar 439.1 km
4h 7m₺3,193–4,612Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro, train
- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ESB - SAW
- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
- Take the train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapitrain
4h 33m₺1,837–2,457Train, ferry
- Take the train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Sogutlucesme)train Hst / ...
- Take the ferry from Üsküdar to Eminönüferry
6h 32m₺773–1,051Fly to Istanbul Airport, Metro
- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane ESB - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
4h 25m₺12,234–13,234
Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Anıtkabir to Istanbul is to rideshare which costs 612 ₺ and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Anıtkabir to Istanbul is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs 3.100 ₺ - 4.700 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ankara and arriving at Istanbul Otogari. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Anıtkabir to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Yenikapi via Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Anıtkabir and Istanbul is 500 km. The road distance is 439.1 km.
The best way to get from Anıtkabir to Istanbul without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Anıtkabir to Istanbul, including transfers.
Anıtkabir to Istanbul bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Ankara station.
Anıtkabir to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ankara station.
The best way to get from Anıtkabir to Istanbul is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.200 ₺ - 1.700 ₺ and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Anıtkabir, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme hourly. Tickets cost ₺700–1,000 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Alternatively, Metro Turizm operates a bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogari every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₺1,200–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 36m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–13,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–12,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–2,200
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,000
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapi
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺45–65
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Sogutlucesme)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,000
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Train from Gayrettepe to Vezneciler
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
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- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Phone
- 0212313800010
- [email protected]
- Website
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
Ferry from Üsküdar to Eminönü
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺17–21
- Schedules at
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Ankara to İstanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺612
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Anıtkabir to Istanbul bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.
Anıtkabir to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anıtkabir to Istanbul is 439 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Anıtkabir to Istanbul.
There are 4250+ hotels available in Istanbul.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Anıtkabir and Istanbul. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.