There are 6 ways to get from Ankara to Galata Tower by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht / ...
5h 1m₺724–998Bus
- 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₺2,540–3,669Fly to Istanbul, Metro
- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul (IST)plane ESB - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Sishanetrain
3h 59m₺12,214–13,714Train via Pendik
- Take the train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik)train Hst / ...
5h 2m₺761–1,055Fly 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₺1,912–2,632
Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ankara to Galata Tower is to train via Pendik which costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Ankara to Galata Tower is to fly and Metro which takes 3h 59m 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
- 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
- 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
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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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