There are 7 ways to get from Grand Bazaar to Ankara by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Pendik
best- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
5h 10m₺725–1,053Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from İstanbul to Ankara442.5 km
5h 51m₺604Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
8h 24m₺1,180–1,810Drive 443.8 km
- Drive from Grand Bazaar to Ankaracar 443.8 km
4h 11m₺2,544–3,675Metro 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 21m₺1,914–3,430Train
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain Yht / ...
5h 41m₺794–1,161Metro to Istanbul, fly
- Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane IST - ESB
4h 11m₺12,214–13,214
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grand Bazaar to Ankara is to rideshare which costs 604 ₺ and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Bazaar to Ankara is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs 2.500 ₺ - 3.700 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Bazaar to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Vezneciler and arriving at Ankara via Nişanca and Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Bazaar to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Sirkeci and arriving at Ankara Gar via Istanbul(Pendik). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Grand Bazaar and Ankara is 499 km. The road distance is 443.8 km.
The best way to get from Grand Bazaar to Ankara without a car is to train via Pendik which takes 5h 10m and costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Grand Bazaar to Ankara, including transfers.
Grand Bazaar to Ankara bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.
Grand Bazaar to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul(Pendik) station.
The best way to get from Grand Bazaar to Ankara is to train via Pendik which takes 5h 10m and costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.900 ₺ and takes 8h 24m.
What companies run services between Grand Bazaar, 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 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 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
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from İstanbul to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺604
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Grand Bazaar to Ankara bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Ankara station.
Grand Bazaar to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Ankara Gar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Bazaar to Ankara is 444 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Grand Bazaar to Ankara.
There are 236+ hotels available in Ankara.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Grand Bazaar and Ankara. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.