There are 6 ways to get from Ankara Tren Garı to Istanbul by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Pendik
best- Take the train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik)train Hst / ...
4h 45m₺761–1,055Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus KK0606 / ...
7h 18m₺650–1,700Drive 437 km
- Drive from Ankara Tren Garı to Istanbulcar 437 km
4h 5m₺2,451–3,540Fly to Istanbul, Metro
- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul (IST)plane ESB - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
4h 1m₺11,714–13,214Train
- Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht / ...
4h 46m₺728–1,003Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
- 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
4h 19m₺1,817–4,237
Ankara Tren Garı to Istanbul by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ankara Tren Garı to Istanbul is to train via Pendik which costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Ankara Tren Garı to Istanbul is to fly and Metro which takes 4h 1m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Ankara Tren Garı to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Ankara Tren Garı and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Ankara bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Ankara Tren Garı to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Ankara Gar and arriving at Yenikapi via Pendik. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Ankara Tren Garı and Istanbul is 501 km. The road distance is 437 km.
The best way to get from Ankara Tren Garı to Istanbul without a car is to train via Pendik which takes 4h 45m and costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Ankara Tren Garı to Istanbul, including transfers.
Ankara Tren Garı to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from Ankara bus station.
Ankara Tren Garı to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ankara Gar station.
The best way to get from Ankara Tren Garı to Istanbul is to train via Pendik which takes 4h 45m and costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 650 ₺ - 1.700 ₺ and takes 7h 18m.
What companies run services between Ankara Tren Garı, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik) hourly. Tickets cost ₺650–950 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Alternatively, Kamil Koç operates a bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₺650–950 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Eight other operators also service this route.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- 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
- ₺1,400–10,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–4,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- 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)
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Gayrettepe to Vezneciler
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- 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
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,700
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,100–1,700
- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺950–1,300
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 577 99 99
- [email protected]
- Website
- varan.com.tr
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺900–1,300
- Schedules at
- varan.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 222 59 59
- [email protected]
- Website
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,164
- Schedules at
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- 0(850) 244 33 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- mersinnurturizm.com
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- mersinnurturizm.com
- Phone
- 444 50 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- villaseyahat.com
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- villaseyahat.com
- Phone
- 0850 811 5959
- [email protected]
- Website
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400
- Schedules at
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- (495) 796 19 58
- [email protected]
- Website
- Has Turizm
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺800–1,100
- Website
- Has Turizm
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More Questions & Answers
Ankara Tren Garı to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Ankara Tren Garı to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Istanbul(Pendik) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ankara Tren Garı to Istanbul is 437 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Ankara Tren Garı to Istanbul.
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