There are 6 ways to get from Instabul to Ankara by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain Yht / ...
5h 51m₺837–1,212Bus via İstanbul Dudullu bus station
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to İstanbul Dudullu bus stationbus FlixBus KK3429 / ...
- Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to Ankara bus stationbus FlixBus KK0604 / ...
7h 19m₺826–1,208Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
6h 35m₺1,100–1,700Drive 450.4 km
- Drive from Instabul to Ankaracar 450.4 km
4h 16m₺2,514–3,631Metro, train, Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Esenler Otogar to Yenikapitrain
- Take the train from Yenikapi to Ayrilikcesmetrain
- 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 34m₺1,559–4,279Metro, Metro to Istanbul, fly
- Take the train from Esenler Otogar to Yenikapitrain
- Take the train from Yenikapi to Gayrettepetrain
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane IST - ESB
4h 20m₺11,756–13,256
Instabul to Ankara by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Instabul to Ankara is to train which costs 800 ₺ - 1.300 ₺ and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Instabul to Ankara is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs 2.500 ₺ - 3.700 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul Otogari and arriving at Ankara. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Instabul to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Esenler Otogar and arriving at Ankara via Yenikapi and Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Instabul and Ankara is 558 km. The road distance is 450.4 km.
The best way to get from Instabul to Ankara without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs 800 ₺ - 1.300 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Instabul to Ankara, including transfers.
Instabul to Ankara bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.
Instabul to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
The best way to get from Instabul to Ankara is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs 800 ₺ - 1.300 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.700 ₺ and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Instabul, 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
- ₺1,300–4,000
- 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 Yenikapi to Ayrilikcesme
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺45–65
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Esenler Otogar to Yenikapi
- Ave. Duration
- 15 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
Train from Esenler Otogar to Yenikapi
- Ave. Duration
- 15 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
#/media/File:M5_K%C4%B1s%C4%B1kl%C4%B1_Metro_%C4%B0stasyonu.jpg "Uskudar-Cekmekoy Metro train")
- 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
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to İstanbul Dudullu bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺220–310
- Schedules at
- 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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia, How to get from London to Edinburgh, and Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Instabul to Ankara bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Ankara station.
Instabul to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Ankara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Instabul to Ankara is 450 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Instabul to Ankara.
There are 262+ hotels available in Ankara.