There are 6 ways to get from Ankara to Karaköy by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht / ...
4h 39m₺724–998Bus
- Take the bus from Ankara to Alibeyköybus
7h 5m₺1,223–1,694Drive 440.5 km
- Drive from Ankara to Karaköycar 440.5 km
4h 9m₺2,533–3,658Fly to Istanbul, Metro
- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul (IST)plane ESB - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Sishanetrain
3h 55m₺12,214–13,714Train via Pendik
- Take the train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik)train Hst / ...
4h 40m₺761–1,055Fly 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 13m₺1,912–3,532
Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ankara to Karaköy is to train via Pendik which costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Ankara to Karaköy is to fly and Metro which takes 3h 55m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Ankara to Karaköy. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Karaköy via Alibeyköy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Ankara to Karaköy. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Sirkeci via Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Ankara and Karaköy is 496 km. The road distance is 440.5 km.
The best way to get from Ankara to Karaköy without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs 700 ₺ - 1.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Ankara to Karaköy, including transfers.
Ankara to Karaköy bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Ankara station.
Ankara to Karaköy train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ankara station.
The best way to get from Ankara to Karaköy is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs 700 ₺ - 1.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.200 ₺ - 1.700 ₺ and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Ankara, Turkey and Karaköy, 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 Alibeyköy 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,100–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 29m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–13,500
- 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)
Train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Ankara to Alibeyköy
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,700
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,100–1,700
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Booking & Getting There
Ankara to Karaköy bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Alibeyköy station.
Ankara to Karaköy train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ankara to Karaköy is 441 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Ankara to Karaköy.
There are 4285+ hotels available in Karaköy.