There are 6 ways to get from Galata Tower to Ankara by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Pendik
best- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
5h 18m₺725–1,053Bus
- Take the bus from Alibeyköy to Ankarabus
8h 4m₺1,140–1,760Drive 442.5 km
- Drive from Galata Tower to Ankaracar 442.5 km
4h 9m₺2,545–3,675Metro 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₺12,214–13,714Train
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain Yht / ...
5h 50m₺794–1,161Metro 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₺1,914–2,630
Istanbul (IST) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galata Tower to Ankara is to train via Pendik which costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Galata Tower to Ankara is to Metro and fly which takes 4h 2m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Galata Tower to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Azapkapı - Haliç Metro and arriving at Ankara via Alibeyköy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Galata Tower to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Sirkeci and arriving at Ankara Gar via Istanbul(Pendik). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Galata Tower and Ankara is 500 km. The road distance is 442.5 km.
The best way to get from Galata Tower to Ankara without a car is to train via Pendik which takes 5h 18m and costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Galata Tower to Ankara, including transfers.
Galata Tower to Ankara bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Alibeyköy station.
Galata Tower to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul(Pendik) station.
The best way to get from Galata Tower to Ankara is to train via Pendik which takes 5h 18m and costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.800 ₺ and takes 8h 4m.
What companies run services between Galata Tower, 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 Alibeyköy to Ankara 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,100–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 29m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–13,500
- 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 Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Alibeyköy to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,700
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,100–1,700
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Booking & Getting There
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 Gar 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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