There are 6 ways to get from Ankara to Taksim by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Pendik
best- Take the train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik)train Hst / ...
4h 54m₺803–1,097Bus
- Take the bus from Ankara to İstanbul Dudullubus
8h 9m₺1,002–1,284Drive 440.1 km
- Drive from Ankara to Taksimcar 440.1 km
4h 8m₺2,496–3,606Fly to Istanbul, Metro
- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul (IST)plane ESB - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Taksimtrain
3h 52m₺12,214–13,214Train
- Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Bostancıtrain Yht / ...
5h 47m₺816–1,129Fly 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 27m₺1,959–3,479
Ankara to Taksim by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ankara to Taksim is to train via Pendik which costs 800 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Ankara to Taksim is to fly and Metro which takes 3h 52m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Ankara to Taksim. However, there are services departing from Güvenpark and arriving at Istanbul Beyoglu Taksim via Ankara, Dudullu Otogar and Istanbul Kadıköy Hastane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Ankara to Taksim. However, there are services departing from Ankara Gar and arriving at Taksim via Pendik and Yenikapi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Ankara and Taksim is 505 km. The road distance is 440.1 km.
The best way to get from Ankara to Taksim without a car is to train via Pendik which takes 4h 54m and costs 800 ₺ - 1.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Ankara to Taksim, including transfers.
Ankara to Taksim bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, depart from Ankara station.
Ankara to Taksim train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ankara Gar station.
The best way to get from Ankara to Taksim is to train via Pendik which takes 4h 54m and costs 800 ₺ - 1.100 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.000 ₺ - 1.300 ₺ and takes 8h 9m.
What companies run services between Ankara, Turkey and Taksim, Turkey?
Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik) hourly. Tickets cost ₺650–950 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Alternatively, Pamukkale Turizm operates a bus from Ankara to İstanbul Dudullu every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₺900–1,200 and the journey takes 5h 15m.
- 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
- ₺1,700–3,200
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- 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 Ankara to Istanbul Bostancı
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Gayrettepe to Taksim
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- 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
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Ankara to Taksim bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, arrive at İstanbul Dudullu station.
Ankara to Taksim train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Istanbul(Pendik) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ankara to Taksim is 440 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Ankara to Taksim.
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