There are 6 ways to get from Esenboğa to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
best- 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
2h 37m₺1,718–2,344Bus via Ankara bus station
cheapest- Take the bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus KK0606 / ...
8h₺831–1,886Train
- Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht / ...
6h 17m₺895–1,206Drive 450.3 km
- Drive from Esenboğa to Istanbulcar 450.3 km
4h 14m₺3,278–4,734Fly to Istanbul Airport, Metro
- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane ESB - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
2h 29m₺12,115–13,121Bus
- Take the bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogaribus
8h 27m₺1,381–1,886
Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Esenboğa to Istanbul is to train which costs 850 ₺ - 1.300 ₺ and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Esenboğa to Istanbul is to fly and Metro which takes 2h 29m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Esenboğa to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Ankara Airport and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Ankara bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Esenboğa to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Yenikapi via Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Esenboğa and Istanbul is 373 km. The road distance is 450.3 km.
The best way to get from Esenboğa to Istanbul without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs 850 ₺ - 1.300 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Esenboğa to Istanbul, including transfers.
Esenboğa to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from Ankara bus station.
Esenboğa to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ankara station.
The best way to get from Esenboğa to Istanbul is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs 850 ₺ - 1.300 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Ankara bus station, which costs 800 ₺ - 1.900 ₺ and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Esenboğa, Turkey and Istanbul, 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, Kamil Koç operates a bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station hourly. Tickets cost ₺650–950 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Eight other operators also service this route.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- 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
- ₺1,600–12,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–2,200
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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
Train from Gayrettepe to Vezneciler
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
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- 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
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,700
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,100–1,700
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
- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺950–1,300
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 577 99 99
- [email protected]
- Website
- varan.com.tr
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺900–1,300
- Schedules at
- varan.com.tr
- Phone
- 444 50 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- villaseyahat.com
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- villaseyahat.com
- Phone
- 0850 222 59 59
- [email protected]
- Website
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,366
- Schedules at
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- 0(850) 244 33 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- mersinnurturizm.com
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺800
- Schedules at
- mersinnurturizm.com
- Phone
- 0850 811 5959
- [email protected]
- Website
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400
- Schedules at
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- (495) 796 19 58
- [email protected]
- Website
- Has Turizm
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺800–1,100
- Website
- Has Turizm
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Booking & Getting There
Esenboğa to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Esenboğa to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
Yes, the driving distance between Esenboğa to Istanbul is 450 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Esenboğa to Istanbul.
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