There are 6 ways to get from Ankara to Sultanahmet 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 Istanbul Otogaribus
7h 4m₺1,284–1,741Drive 441.8 km
- Drive from Ankara to Sultanahmetcar 441.8 km
4h 11m₺2,468–3,564Fly 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₺1,612–4,232Bus via Dudullu Otogar
- Take the bus from Ankara to İstanbul Dudullubus
- Take the bus from Dudullu Otogar to Ayrılık Çeşmesibus 19Ek
7h 26m₺1,002–1,284Fly to Istanbul, Metro
- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul (IST)plane ESB - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
4h 13m₺11,756–13,256
Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ankara to Sultanahmet is to train which costs 700 ₺ - 1.000 ₺ and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Ankara to Sultanahmet is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs 2.400 ₺ - 3.600 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Ankara to Sultanahmet. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Istanbul Otogari via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Ankara to Sultanahmet. 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 Sultanahmet is 496 km. The road distance is 441.8 km.
The best way to get from Ankara to Sultanahmet 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 Sultanahmet, including transfers.
Ankara to Sultanahmet bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Ankara station.
Ankara to Sultanahmet train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ankara station.
The best way to get from Ankara to Sultanahmet is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs 700 ₺ - 1.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.200 ₺ - 1.800 ₺ and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between Ankara, Turkey and Sultanahmet, 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
- 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
- ₺1,400–4,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,000
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- 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 Vezneciler
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
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- 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
- 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
- iett.istanbul
Bus from Dudullu Otogar to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40–60
- Website
- https://iett.istanbul/en
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More Questions & Answers
Ankara to Sultanahmet bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.
Ankara to Sultanahmet train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ankara to Sultanahmet is 442 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Ankara to Sultanahmet.
There are 4418+ hotels available in Sultanahmet.