There are 8 ways to get from Ankara to Kapıkule by train, night train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, night train
best- Take the train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Halkali)train Hst
- Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Cerkezkoytrain Re
- Take the night train from Çerkezköy to Kapikulenighttrain
11h 25m₺1,491–2,058Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Pendiktrain Yht
- Take the train from Pendik to Mustafa Kemaltrain
- Take the bus from İstanbul - Mustafa Kemal to Kapıkulebus
11h 36m₺1,244–1,991Train, bus via Maltepe
- Take the train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik)train Hst / ...
- Take the train from Pendik to Mustafa Kemaltrain
- Take the bus from İstanbul - Mustafa Kemal to Kapıkulebus
11h 34m₺1,276–2,045Drive 695.6 km
- Drive from Ankara to Kapıkulecar 695.6 km
6h 17m₺6,990–10,096Fly to Istanbul, bus
- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul (IST)plane ESB - IST
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Edirnebus
7h 53m₺13,430–15,230Bus
- Take the bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogaribus
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Vama Kapikulebus
12h 12m₺2,030–3,057Fly to Çanakkale Airport, bus
- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Çanakkale Airport (CKZ)plane ESB - CKZ
- Take the bus from Lapseki to Edirnebus
8hFly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ESB - SAW
- Take the bus from İstanbul - Mustafa Kemal to Kapıkulebus
11h 7m₺2,332–5,232
Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ankara to Kapıkule is to train and bus via Maltepe which costs 1.200 ₺ - 2.100 ₺ and takes 11h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Ankara to Kapıkule is to drive which takes 6h 17m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 11.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Ankara to Kapıkule. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Vama Kapikule via Istanbul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Ankara to Kapıkule. However, there are services departing from Ankara Gar and arriving at Kapikule via Istanbul(Halkali) and Çerkezköy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
The distance between Ankara and Kapıkule is 792 km. The road distance is 695.6 km.
The best way to get from Ankara to Kapıkule without a car is to train and night train which takes 11h 25m and costs 1.400 ₺ - 2.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 11h 25m to get from Ankara to Kapıkule, including transfers.
Ankara to Kapıkule bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Ankara station.
Ankara to Kapıkule train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ankara Gar station.
Ankara to Kapıkule bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.
What companies run services between Ankara, Turkey and Kapıkule, Turkey?
You can take a bus from Ankara to Kapıkule via Istanbul Otogari, Istanbul, and Vama Kapikule in around 12h 12m.
- 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 Çanakkale Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,700–7,500
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
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Halkali)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Cerkezkoy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺110–170
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Pendik to Mustafa Kemal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺100–150
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Ankara to Istanbul Pendik
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Pendik to Mustafa Kemal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺70–100
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Çerkezköy to Kapikule
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺140–240
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺140–200
- 1st Class
- ₺180–240
- [email protected]
- Website
- svs.md
Bus from İstanbul - Mustafa Kemal to Kapıkule
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺490–950
- Website
- https://svs.md/en/bus/route/number-19167
Bus from İstanbul - Mustafa Kemal to Kapıkule
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺490–950
- Website
- https://svs.md/en/bus/route/number-19167
Bus from İstanbul - Mustafa Kemal to Kapıkule
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺490–950
- Website
- https://svs.md/en/bus/route/number-19167
- Phone
- 0850 222 59 59
- [email protected]
- Website
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Edirne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺700
- Schedules at
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Phone
- +373 22 542-185
- [email protected]
- Website
- autogara.md
Bus from Istanbul to Vama Kapikule
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,200
- Schedules at
- autogara.md
- Phone
- 0850 202 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- balikesiruludag.com.tr
Bus from Lapseki to Edirne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- balikesiruludag.com.tr
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More Questions & Answers
Ankara to Kapıkule train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Istanbul(Halkali) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ankara to Kapıkule is 696 km. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Ankara to Kapıkule.
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