There are 7 ways to get from Ankara to Istanbul by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare
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 42m₺728–1,010Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Ankara to İstanbul439.4 km
5h 25m₺604Bus
- Take the bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogaribus
6h 36m₺1,200–1,700Drive 439.4 km
- Drive from Ankara to Istanbulcar 439.4 km
4h 7m₺2,558–3,695Fly 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 16m₺1,837–2,557Bus via İstanbul Dudullu
- Take the bus from Ankara to İstanbul Dudullubus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu to İstanbul Esenlerbus
7h 12m₺1,040–2,239Fly to Istanbul, Metro
- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul (IST)plane ESB - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
4h 9m₺12,234–13,734
Ankara to Istanbul by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ankara to Istanbul is to rideshare which costs 604 ₺ and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Ankara to Istanbul is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs 2.500 ₺ - 3.700 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ankara and arriving at Istanbul Otogari. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Ankara to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Yenikapi via Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Ankara and Istanbul is 498 km. The road distance is 439.4 km.
The best way to get from Ankara to Istanbul without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Ankara to Istanbul, including transfers.
Ankara to Istanbul bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Ankara station.
Ankara to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ankara station.
The best way to get from Ankara to Istanbul is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.200 ₺ - 1.700 ₺ and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Ankara, Turkey and Istanbul, 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 Istanbul Otogari every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₺1,200–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 36m.
- 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
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–13,500
- 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)
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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
Train from Gayrettepe to Vezneciler
- Ave. Duration
- 16 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 Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Phone
- 0850 577 99 99
- [email protected]
- Website
- varan.com.tr
Bus from Ankara to İstanbul Dudullu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,200
- Schedules at
- varan.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺320–450
- Schedules at
- varan.com.tr
- Phone
- 0(850) 244 33 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- mersinnurturizm.com
Bus from Ankara to İstanbul Dudullu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺800
- Schedules at
- mersinnurturizm.com
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- mersinnurturizm.com
- Phone
- 0850 811 5959
- [email protected]
- Website
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Ankara to İstanbul Dudullu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,339
- Schedules at
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- 0242 511 74 03
- Website
- alanyalilar.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- alanyalilar.com.tr
- Phone
- 0462 325 22 83
- Website
- kanberoglu.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺600–900
- Schedules at
- kanberoglu.com.tr
- Phone
- 0(212) 658 03 07
- [email protected]
- Website
- antalyanetseyahat.com
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- antalyanetseyahat.com
- Phone
- 0850 304 09 09
- [email protected]
- Website
- didimseyahat.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺350–430
- Schedules at
- didimseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 202 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- balikesiruludag.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺650–850
- Schedules at
- balikesiruludag.com.tr
- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺240–310
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Ankara to İstanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺604
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Ankara to Istanbul bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.
Ankara to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ankara to Istanbul is 439 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Ankara to Istanbul.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ankara and Istanbul. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.