There are 6 ways to get from Esenboğa to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Istanbul, Metro
best- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul (IST)plane ESB - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
2h 19m₺12,115–13,121Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht / ...
6h 17m₺875–1,186Train via Pendik
- Take the train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik)train Hst / ...
5h 59m₺886–1,226Bus
- Take the bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogaribus
8h 27m₺1,361–1,866Drive 450.3 km
- Drive from Esenboğa to Istanbulcar 450.3 km
4h 14m₺2,582–3,730Fly 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
2h 37m₺1,818–3,344
Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Esenboğa to Istanbul is to train via Pendik which costs 850 ₺ - 1.300 ₺ and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Esenboğa to Istanbul is to fly and Metro which takes 2h 19m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Esenboğa to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Ankara Airport and arriving at Istanbul Otogari via Ankara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Esenboğa to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Ankara Gar and arriving at Yenikapi via Pendik. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Esenboğa and Istanbul is 433 km. The road distance is 450.3 km.
The best way to get from Esenboğa to Istanbul without a car is to train via Pendik which takes 5h 59m and costs 850 ₺ - 1.300 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Esenboğa to Istanbul, including transfers.
Esenboğa to Istanbul bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Ankara station.
Esenboğa to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ankara Gar station.
The best way to get from Esenboğa to Istanbul is to train via Pendik which takes 5h 59m and costs 850 ₺ - 1.300 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.300 ₺ - 1.900 ₺ and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between Esenboğa, Turkey and Istanbul, 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, 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
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Gayrettepe to Vezneciler
- Ave. Duration
- 16 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
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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Booking & Getting There
Esenboğa to Istanbul bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.
Esenboğa to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Istanbul(Pendik) 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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