There are 7 ways to get from Ankara to Istanbul Halkalı by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Halkali)train Hst
4h 57m₺750–1,100Bus via Maltepe
- Take the bus from Ankara to İstanbul Dudullubus
- Take the bus from Dudullu Otogar to Ayrılık Çeşmesibus 19Ek
6h 51m₺1,037–1,334Drive 457.8 km
- Drive from Ankara to Istanbul Halkalıcar 457.8 km
4h 25m₺2,571–3,713Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro, train
- 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
- Take the train from Ayrilikcesme to Halkalitrain
4h 48m₺1,847–4,282Train via Maltepe
- Take the train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik)train Hst / ...
- Take the train from Atalar to Halkalitrain Marmaray Banliyö Treni
5h 23m₺791–1,100Bus
- Take the bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogaribus
7h 46m₺1,322–1,819Fly to Istanbul, Metro, train
- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul (IST)plane ESB - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Yenikapitrain
- Take the train from Yenikapi to Halkalitrain
4h 40m₺11,774–13,304
Ankara to Istanbul Halkalı by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ankara to Istanbul Halkalı is to train which costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Ankara to Istanbul Halkalı is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs 2.500 ₺ - 3.800 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Ankara to Istanbul Halkalı. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Ayrılık Çeşmesi via Dudullu Otogar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ankara Gar and arriving at Istanbul(Halkali). Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Ankara and Istanbul Halkalı is 522 km. The road distance is 457.8 km.
The best way to get from Ankara to Istanbul Halkalı without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺.
The train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Halkali) takes 4h 57m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Ankara to Istanbul Halkalı bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, depart from Ankara station.
Ankara to Istanbul Halkalı train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ankara Gar station.
The best way to get from Ankara to Istanbul Halkalı is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Maltepe, which costs 1.000 ₺ - 1.400 ₺ and takes 6h 51m.
What companies run services between Ankara, Turkey and Istanbul Halkalı, Turkey?
Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Halkali) 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₺750–1,100 and the journey takes 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ankara to Halkali via İstanbul Dudullu, Dudullu Otogar, Ayrılık Çeşmesi, and Ayrilikcesme in around 6h 51m.
- 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
- ₺1,600–4,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Halkali)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ayrilikcesme to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺75–110
- 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)
Train from Atalar to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺65–95
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Yenikapi to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺60–90
- 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 Yenikapi
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- 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
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
Bus from Dudullu Otogar to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40–60
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Ankara to Istanbul Halkalı bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, arrive at İstanbul Dudullu station.
Ankara to Istanbul Halkalı train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Istanbul(Halkali) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ankara to Istanbul Halkalı is 458 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Ankara to Istanbul Halkalı.
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