There are 6 ways to get from Esenler to Ankara by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
5h 22m₺767–1,102Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
6h 35m₺1,100–1,700Drive 452.2 km
- Drive from Esenler to Ankaracar 452.2 km
4h 15m₺2,572–3,715Metro to Istanbul, fly
- Take the train from Oruç Reis to Kağıthanetrain
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane IST - ESB
4h 1m₺12,214–13,214Bus via İstanbul Dudullu bus station
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to İstanbul Dudullu bus stationbus FlixBus KK3429 / ...
- Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to Ankara bus stationbus FlixBus KK0606 / ...
7h 11m₺826–1,208Metro, train, Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kartaltepe-Kocatepe to Yenikapitrain
- Take the train from Yenikapi to Ayrilikcesmetrain
- Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane SAW - ESB
4h 32m₺1,959–3,379
Esenler to Ankara by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Esenler to Ankara is to train which costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Esenler to Ankara is to Metro and fly which takes 4h 1m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 13.500 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul Otogari and arriving at Ankara. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Esenler to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Kartaltepe-Kocatepe and arriving at Ankara Gar via Yenikapi and Istanbul(Pendik). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Esenler and Ankara is 507 km. The road distance is 452.2 km.
The best way to get from Esenler to Ankara without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Esenler to Ankara, including transfers.
Esenler to Ankara bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.
Esenler to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul(Pendik) station.
The best way to get from Esenler to Ankara is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.700 ₺ and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Esenler, Turkey and Ankara, Turkey?
Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gar hourly. Tickets cost ₺650–950 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Metro Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankara every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₺1,100–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 35m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–13,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Yenikapi to Ayrilikcesme
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺45–65
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Esenler to Ankara bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Ankara station.
Esenler to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Ankara Gar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Esenler to Ankara is 452 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Esenler to Ankara.
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