There are 6 ways to get from Ankara to Galata by train, bus, ferry, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht / ...
4h 47m₺796–1,098Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Ankara to İstanbul Dudullubus
- Take the bus from Dudullu Otogar to Kadıköybus
- Take the ferry from Kadıköy to Karaköyferry
6h 42m₺979–1,245Drive 441.7 km
- Drive from Ankara to Galatacar 441.7 km
4h 10m₺2,465–3,561Fly to Istanbul, Metro
- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul (IST)plane ESB - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Sishanetrain
3h 55m₺11,714–13,214Bus
- Take the bus from Ankara to Alibeyköybus
7h 3m₺1,223–1,694Fly 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₺1,612–4,232
Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ankara to Galata is to train which costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Ankara to Galata is to fly and Metro which takes 3h 55m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Ankara to Galata. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Azapkapı - Haliç Metro via Alibeyköy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Ankara to Galata. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Sirkeci via Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Ankara and Galata is 548 km. The road distance is 441.7 km.
The best way to get from Ankara to Galata without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Ankara to Galata, including transfers.
Ankara to Galata bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Ankara station.
Ankara to Galata train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ankara station.
The best way to get from Ankara to Galata is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.200 ₺ - 1.700 ₺ and takes 7h 3m.
What companies run services between Ankara, Turkey and Galata, Turkey?
Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme hourly. Tickets cost ₺750–1,100 and the journey takes 4h 28m. Alternatively, Metro Turizm operates a bus from Ankara to Alibeyköy 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,100–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 29m.
- 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
- ₺1,400–4,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Gayrettepe to Sishane
- Ave. Duration
- 12 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
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- 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
- Phone
- +90 212 372 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- iett.istanbul
Bus from Dudullu Otogar to Kadıköy
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40–60
- Website
- https://iett.istanbul/en
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Ankara to Alibeyköy
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,700
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺1,100–1,700
- Phone
- 0212313800010
- [email protected]
- Website
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
Ferry from Kadıköy to Karaköy
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺17–21
- Schedules at
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
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More Questions & Answers
Ankara to Galata bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Alibeyköy station.
Ankara to Galata train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ankara to Galata is 442 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Ankara to Galata.
There are 4409+ hotels available in Galata.