There are 6 ways to get from Ankara to Constantinople by train, bus, car, or plane
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 / ...
4h 39m₺724–998Bus
- Take the bus from Ankara to İstanbul Dudullubus
- Take the bus from Dudullu Otogar to Ayrılık Çeşmesibus 19Ek
7h 26m₺1,002–1,284Drive 441 km
- Drive from Ankara to Constantinoplecar 441 km
4h 9m₺2,532–3,657Fly 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 13m₺1,912–3,532Train via Pendik
- Take the train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik)train Hst / ...
4h 40m₺761–1,055Fly to Istanbul, Metro
- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul (IST)plane ESB - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Yenikapitrain
4h 12m₺12,249–13,769
Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ankara to Constantinople is to train via Pendik which costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Ankara to Constantinople is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs 2.500 ₺ - 3.700 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Ankara to Constantinople. However, there are services departing from Güvenpark and arriving at Ayrılık Çeşmesi via Ankara and Dudullu Otogar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Ankara to Constantinople. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Sirkeci via Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Ankara and Constantinople is 496 km. The road distance is 441 km.
The best way to get from Ankara to Constantinople without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs 700 ₺ - 1.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Ankara to Constantinople, including transfers.
Ankara to Constantinople bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, depart from Ankara station.
Ankara to Constantinople train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ankara station.
The best way to get from Ankara to Constantinople is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs 700 ₺ - 1.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.000 ₺ - 1.300 ₺ and takes 7h 26m.
What companies run services between Ankara, Turkey and Constantinople, 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, you can take a bus from Güvenpark to Sirkeci via Aştİ, Ankara, İstanbul Dudullu, Dudullu Otogar, Ayrılık Çeşmesi, and Ayrilikcesme in around 7h 26m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–13,500
- 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 Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from Ankara to İstanbul Dudullu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺900–1,200
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
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Booking & Getting There
Ankara to Constantinople bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, arrive at İstanbul Dudullu station.
Ankara to Constantinople train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ankara to Constantinople is 441 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Ankara to Constantinople.
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