There are 6 ways to get from Galata 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 / ...
4h 57m₺725–1,053Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
8h 14m₺1,140–1,760Drive 441.8 km
- Drive from Galata to Ankaracar 441.8 km
4h 8m₺2,507–3,620Metro 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 7m₺1,914–3,430Train
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain Yht / ...
5h 28m₺794–1,161Metro to Istanbul, fly
- Take the train from Sishane to Gayrettepetrain
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane IST - ESB
3h 57m₺12,214–13,214
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galata to Ankara is to train via Pendik which costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Galata to Ankara is to Metro and fly which takes 3h 57m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 13.500 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Galata to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Şişhane 2 and arriving at Ankara via Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Galata to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Sirkeci and arriving at Ankara Gar via Istanbul(Pendik). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Galata and Ankara is 498 km. The road distance is 441.8 km.
The best way to get from Galata to Ankara without a car is to train via Pendik which takes 4h 57m and costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Galata to Ankara, including transfers.
Galata to Ankara bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.
Galata to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul(Pendik) station.
The best way to get from Galata to Ankara is to train via Pendik which takes 4h 57m and costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.800 ₺ and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between Galata, 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
- 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
- ₺1,700–3,200
- 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
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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
Train from Sishane to Gayrettepe
- Ave. Duration
- 12 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 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
Galata to Ankara bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Ankara station.
Galata to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Ankara Gar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galata to Ankara is 442 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Galata to Ankara.
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