There are 6 ways to get from Galata Tower to Ankara by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain Yht / ...
5h 50m₺794–1,161Ferry, train
cheapest- Take the ferry from Eminönü Ferry Terminal to Üsküdarferry
- Take the train from Istanbul(Sogutlucesme) to Ankara Gartrain Hst
5h 57m₺757–1,070Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
8h 24m₺1,140–1,760Drive 442.5 km
- Drive from Galata Tower to Ankaracar 442.5 km
4h 9m₺2,473–3,572Metro to Istanbul, fly
- Take the train from Sishane to Gayrettepetrain
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane IST - ESB
4h 2m₺11,714–13,214Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
- 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 29m₺1,614–4,230
Istanbul (IST) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galata Tower to Ankara is to ferry and train which costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Galata Tower to Ankara is to Metro and fly which takes 4h 2m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Galata Tower to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Şişhane 2 and arriving at Ankara via Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Galata Tower to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Sirkeci and arriving at Ankara via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Galata Tower and Ankara is 550 km. The road distance is 442.5 km.
The best way to get from Galata Tower to Ankara without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs 750 ₺ - 1.200 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Galata Tower to Ankara, including transfers.
Galata Tower to Ankara bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.
Galata Tower to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
The best way to get from Galata Tower to Ankara is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs 750 ₺ - 1.200 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.800 ₺ and takes 8h 24m.
What companies run services between Galata Tower, Turkey and Ankara, Turkey?
Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankara hourly. Tickets cost ₺750–1,100 and the journey takes 4h 29m. 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
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–8,500
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–4,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Istanbul(Sogutlucesme) to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,000
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Sishane to Gayrettepe
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
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- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,700
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺1,100–1,700
- Phone
- 0212313800010
- [email protected]
- Website
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
Ferry from Eminönü Ferry Terminal to Üsküdar
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺17–20
- Schedules at
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
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More Questions & Answers
Galata Tower to Ankara bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Ankara station.
Galata Tower to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Ankara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galata Tower to Ankara is 442 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Galata Tower to Ankara.
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