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How to get fromAnkara to Istanbul Otogarby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ankara to Istanbul Otogar by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain train Yht / ...
    5h
    ₺770–1,052

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogaribus bus
    6h 36m
    ₺1,200–1,700

  3. Drive  446.2 km

    1. Drive from Ankara to Istanbul Otogarcar car 446.2 km
    4h 18m
    ₺3,071–4,435

  4. Fly to Istanbul Airport, Metro

    1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane plane ESB - IST
    2. Take the train from Kayaşehir Merkez to Kirazlitrain train
    3. Take the train from Kirazlı to Esenler Otogartrain train
    4h 29m
    ₺12,276–13,776

  5. Bus via İstanbul Dudullu

    1. Take the bus from Ankara to İstanbul Dudullubus bus
    2. Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu to İstanbul Esenlerbus bus
    7h 12m
    ₺1,040–2,239

  6. Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro, train

    1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane ESB - SAW
    2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapitrain train
    4. Take the train from Yenikapi to Esenler Otogartrain train
    4h 34m
    ₺1,879–2,599

Ankara to Istanbul Otogar by bus

Calendar84Weekly Buses
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,040Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 506 km
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Ankara, Turkey and Istanbul Otogar, 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.

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