There are 6 ways to get from Ankara to Taksim by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht / ...
5h 1m₺842–1,145Bus
- Take the bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogaribus
7h 38m₺1,240–1,717Drive 440.1 km
- Drive from Ankara to Taksimcar 440.1 km
4h 8m₺2,456–3,548Fly 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₺11,714–13,214Bus via Dudullu Otogar
- Take the bus from Ankara to İstanbul Dudullubus
8h 9m₺1,002–1,284Fly 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₺1,659–4,279
Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ankara to Taksim is to train which costs 800 ₺ - 1.200 ₺ and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Ankara to Taksim is to fly and Metro which takes 3h 52m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Ankara to Taksim. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Taksim Tünel via Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Ankara to Taksim. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Taksim via Söğütlüçeşme and Yenikapi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Ankara and Taksim is 555 km. The road distance is 440.1 km.
The best way to get from Ankara to Taksim without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs 800 ₺ - 1.200 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Ankara to Taksim, including transfers.
Ankara to Taksim bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Ankara station.
Ankara to Taksim train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ankara station.
The best way to get from Ankara to Taksim is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs 800 ₺ - 1.200 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.200 ₺ - 1.800 ₺ and takes 7h 38m.
What companies run services between Ankara, Turkey and Taksim, Turkey?
Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme hourly. Tickets cost ₺750–1,100 and the journey takes 4h 28m. 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 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- 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
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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
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More Questions & Answers
Ankara to Taksim bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.
Ankara to Taksim train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ankara to Taksim is 440 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Ankara to Taksim.
There are 4417+ hotels available in Taksim.