There are 5 ways to get from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Ankara by plane, bus, night train, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane OTP - ESB
2h 39m₺3,787–8,426Night train, train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
- Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Ankara Gartrain Hst
16h 34m₺1,343–2,846Bus
- Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
20h 15m₺4,121–6,696Drive 1,095.1 km
- Drive from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Ankaracar 1,095.1 km
12h 35m₺8,381–12,106Bus via Shumen
- Take the bus from Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport to Shumenbus
- Take the bus from Shumen to Instabulbus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to Ankara bus stationbus
21h 46m₺3,170–4,710
Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Ankara is to night train and train which costs 1.300 ₺ - 2.900 ₺ and takes 16h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Ankara is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs 3.700 ₺ - 8.500 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Bucharest Airport Henri Coanda and arriving at Ankara via București, Autogara Militari and Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Aeroport Henri Coandă T1 (Otopeni) and arriving at Ankara Gar via Bucharest and Istanbul(Halkali). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 34m.
The distance between Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) and Ankara is 783 km. The road distance is 1095.1 km.
The best way to get from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Ankara without a car is to bus which takes 20h 15m and costs 4.100 ₺ - 7.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Ankara, including transfers.
Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Ankara bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.
Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Ankara train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Bucharest station.
The best way to get from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Ankara is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs 3.700 ₺ - 8.500 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 4.100 ₺ - 7.000 ₺ and takes 20h 15m.
What companies run services between Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP), Romania and Ankara, Turkey?
AJet, Turkish Airlines, and Tarom fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bucharest Airport Henri Coanda to Ankara via București, Autogara Militari, İstanbul Esenler bus station, and Istanbul Otogari in around 20h 15m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,300–16,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,300–8,500
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Bucharest to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺550–1,481
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺550–750
- 1st Class
- ₺550–750
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,900–4,800
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,700
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,100–1,700
- Phone
- +359 (0) 877 34 47 47
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pegasus
Bus from Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport to Shumen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–1,700
- Website
- Pegasus
- Phone
- +359 82 82 81 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- avtogararuse.org
Bus from Shumen to Instabul
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–1,800
- Schedules at
- avtogararuse.org
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to Ankara bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺600–900
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
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More Questions & Answers
Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Ankara bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Ankara train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Halkali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Ankara is 1095 km. It takes approximately 12h 35m to drive from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Ankara.
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