There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ankara by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane IST - ESB
2h 4m₺12,039–12,764Train
cheapest- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
6h₺809–1,144Bus via İzmit
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to İzmitbus
- Take the bus from Kocaeli bus station to Ankara bus stationbus FlixBus KK0642B / ...
7h 30mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Istanbul-IST to Ankara478.6 km
4h 21mDrive 478.6 km
- Drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ankaracar 478.6 km
4h 21m₺2,683–3,876Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus Hvl-3
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
8h 50m₺1,238–2,036
Istanbul (IST) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ankara is to train which costs 800 ₺ - 1.200 ₺ and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ankara is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ankara station. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Airport Bus and arriving at Ankara bus station via Kocaeli bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Airport and arriving at Ankara Gar via Gayrettepe, Yenikapi and Istanbul(Pendik). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Ankara is 409 km. The road distance is 478.6 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ankara without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs 800 ₺ - 1.200 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ankara, including transfers.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ankara bus services, operated by Istanbul Seyahat, depart from Istanbul Airport Bus station.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul(Pendik) station.
The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ankara is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 800 ₺ - 1.200 ₺ and takes 6h, you could also bus via İzmit, which costs and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey and Ankara, Turkey?
Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul (IST) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) hourly. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gar hourly. Tickets cost ₺650–950 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- 0850 222 59 59
- [email protected]
- Website
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to İzmit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Kocaeli bus station to Ankara bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺550–800
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Kocaeli bus station to Ankara bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–1,400
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺1,000–1,400
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
- 0850 600 00 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- efetur.com.tr
Bus from Kocaeli bus station to Ankara bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺900
- Schedules at
- efetur.com.tr
- Phone
- 444 50 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- villaseyahat.com
Bus from Kocaeli bus station to Ankara bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- villaseyahat.com
- Phone
- 0(850) 244 33 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- mersinnurturizm.com
Bus from Kocaeli bus station to Ankara bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- mersinnurturizm.com
- Phone
- (495) 796 19 58
- [email protected]
- Website
- hasturizm.com.tr
Bus from Kocaeli bus station to Ankara bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺650–900
- Website
- https://www.hasturizm.com.tr/eng/
- Phone
- 0850 577 99 99
- [email protected]
- Website
- varan.com.tr
Bus from Kocaeli bus station to Ankara bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Schedules at
- varan.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- [email protected]
- Website
- hava.ist
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–340
- Website
- https://hava.ist/?lang=en
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Istanbul-IST to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ankara bus services, operated by Istanbul Seyahat, arrive at İzmit station.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Ankara Gar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ankara is 479 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ankara.
There are 267+ hotels available in Ankara.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Ankara. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.