There are 7 ways to get from Ankara to Istanbul by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht / ...
4h 42m₺728–1,003Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Ankara to İstanbul439.4 km
5h 25m₺609Bus
- 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₺2,508–3,622Fly to Istanbul, Metro
- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul (IST)plane ESB - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
3h 59m₺12,214–13,214Bus via İstanbul Dudullu bus station
- Take the bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Dudullu bus stationbus FlixBus KK0604 / ...
6h 36m₺849–1,167Fly 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₺1,917–3,437
Ankara to Istanbul by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ankara to Istanbul is to rideshare which costs 609 ₺ and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Ankara to Istanbul is to fly and Metro which takes 3h 59m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
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 ₺ - 1.000 ₺.
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 ₺ - 1.000 ₺. 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
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–13,000
- 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
- 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
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Ankara to İstanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺609
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
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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