There are 6 ways to get from Ankara to Galata Tower by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry
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₺724–1,005Bus
- Take the bus from Ankara to Alibeyköybus
7h 9m₺1,223–1,694Drive 441.7 km
- Drive from Ankara to Galata Towercar 441.7 km
4h 10m₺3,204–4,628Fly to Istanbul Airport, Metro
- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane ESB - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Sishanetrain
4h 9m₺12,234–13,734Train, ferry
- Take the train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Sogutlucesme)train Hst / ...
- Take the ferry from Üsküdar to Eminönü Ferry Terminalferry
5h 29m₺773–1,045Fly 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 35m₺1,832–2,552
Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Airport (IST) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ankara to Galata Tower is to train and ferry which costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Ankara to Galata Tower is to fly and Metro which takes 4h 9m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Ankara to Galata Tower. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Azapkapı - Haliç Metro via Alibeyköy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Ankara to Galata Tower. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Sirkeci via Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Ankara and Galata Tower is 498 km. The road distance is 441.7 km.
The best way to get from Ankara to Galata Tower without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs 700 ₺ - 1.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Ankara to Galata Tower, including transfers.
Ankara to Galata Tower bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Ankara station.
Ankara to Galata Tower train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ankara station.
The best way to get from Ankara to Galata Tower is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs 700 ₺ - 1.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.200 ₺ - 1.700 ₺ and takes 7h 9m.
What companies run services between Ankara, Turkey and Galata Tower, 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 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 Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–13,500
- 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
- ₺1,600–2,300
- 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(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 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
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Ankara to Alibeyköy
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,700
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,100–1,700
- Phone
- 0212313800010
- [email protected]
- Website
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
Ferry from Üsküdar to Eminönü Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺17–20
- Schedules at
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
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Booking & Getting There
Ankara to Galata Tower bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Alibeyköy station.
Ankara to Galata Tower train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ankara to Galata Tower is 442 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Ankara to Galata Tower.
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