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
cheapest- Take the bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Dudullu bus stationbus FlixBus KK0606 / ...
7h 49m₺709–967Drive 440.1 km
- Drive from Ankara to Taksimcar 440.1 km
4h 8m₺2,494–3,602Fly 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 bus which costs 700 ₺ - 1.000 ₺ and takes 7h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Ankara to Taksim is to fly and Metro which takes 3h 52m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 13.500 ₺.
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 bus station, TEB Ataşehir And. Lisesi and Istanbul Kadıköy Hastane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
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 Kamil Koç, depart from Ankara bus 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 700 ₺ - 1.000 ₺ and takes 7h 49m.
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, Kamil Koç operates a bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Dudullu bus station hourly. Tickets cost ₺600–900 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
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Dudullu bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺600–900
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
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More Questions & Answers
Ankara to Taksim bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at İstanbul Dudullu bus 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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