There are 6 ways to get from Ankara to Taksim Square by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht / ...
4h 55m₺770–1,045Bus
- Take the bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogaribus
7h 36m₺1,240–1,717Drive 440.2 km
- Drive from Ankara to Taksim Squarecar 440.2 km
4h 8m₺2,518–3,637Fly to Istanbul, Metro
- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul (IST)plane ESB - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Taksimtrain
3h 54m₺12,214–13,214Bus via Dudullu Otogar
- Take the bus from Ankara to İstanbul Dudullubus
8h 12m₺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 29m₺1,959–3,479
Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ankara to Taksim Square is to train which costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Ankara to Taksim Square is to fly and Metro which takes 3h 54m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Ankara to Taksim Square. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Taksim Tünel via Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Ankara to Taksim Square. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Taksim via Söğütlüçeşme and Yenikapi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Ankara and Taksim Square is 503 km. The road distance is 440.2 km.
The best way to get from Ankara to Taksim Square without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Ankara to Taksim Square, including transfers.
Ankara to Taksim Square bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Ankara station.
Ankara to Taksim Square train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ankara station.
The best way to get from Ankara to Taksim Square is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.200 ₺ - 1.800 ₺ and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Ankara, Turkey and Taksim Square, 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
- 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)
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,200–1,700
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More Questions & Answers
Ankara to Taksim Square bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.
Ankara to Taksim Square train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ankara to Taksim Square is 440 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Ankara to Taksim Square.
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