There are 6 ways to get from Hagia Sofia 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 5m₺725–1,053Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to Ankara bus stationbus FlixBus KK0604 / ...
6h 54m₺682–998Drive 443.9 km
- Drive from Hagia Sofia to Ankaracar 443.9 km
4h 11m₺2,488–3,594Metro 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 17m₺1,814–4,230Train
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain Yht / ...
5h 37m₺794–1,161Metro to Istanbul, fly
- Take the train from Yenikapi to Gayrettepetrain
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane IST - ESB
4h 18m₺11,751–13,264
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hagia Sofia to Ankara is to bus which costs 650 ₺ - 1.000 ₺ and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Hagia Sofia to Ankara is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs 2.400 ₺ - 3.600 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Hagia Sofia to Ankara station. However, there are services departing from Ayrılık Çeşmesi and arriving at Ankara bus station via İstanbul Dudullu bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Hagia Sofia to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Sirkeci and arriving at Ankara Gar via Istanbul(Pendik). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Hagia Sofia and Ankara is 499 km. The road distance is 443.9 km.
The best way to get from Hagia Sofia to Ankara without a car is to train via Pendik which takes 5h 5m and costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Hagia Sofia to Ankara, including transfers.
Hagia Sofia to Ankara bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from İstanbul Dudullu bus station.
Hagia Sofia to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul(Pendik) station.
The best way to get from Hagia Sofia to Ankara is to train via Pendik which takes 5h 5m and costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 650 ₺ - 1.000 ₺ and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Hagia Sofia, Istanbul, 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, Kamil Koç operates a bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to Ankara bus station hourly. Tickets cost ₺600–900 and the journey takes 4h 59m.
- 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
- ₺1,600–4,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
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
- 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 Yenikapi to Gayrettepe
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to Ankara bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺600–900
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
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More Questions & Answers
Hagia Sofia to Ankara bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at Ankara bus station.
Hagia Sofia to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Ankara Gar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hagia Sofia to Ankara is 444 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Hagia Sofia to Ankara.
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