There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul Otogar 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 via Maltepe
best- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
5h 23m₺767–1,102Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
6h 35m₺1,100–1,700Drive 450.3 km
- Drive from Istanbul Otogar to Ankaracar 450.3 km
4h 16m₺2,583–3,731Metro, 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₺1,959–3,479Train
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain Yht / ...
5h 54m₺837–1,212Metro, 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₺12,256–13,256
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul Otogar to Ankara is to train via Maltepe which costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul Otogar to Ankara is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs 2.500 ₺ - 3.800 ₺.
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 Istanbul Otogar to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Esenler Otogar and arriving at Ankara Gar via Yenikapi and Istanbul(Pendik). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Istanbul Otogar and Ankara is 508 km. The road distance is 450.3 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul Otogar to Ankara without a car is to train via Maltepe which takes 5h 23m and costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Istanbul Otogar to Ankara, including transfers.
Istanbul Otogar to Ankara bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.
Istanbul Otogar to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul(Pendik) station.
The best way to get from Istanbul Otogar to Ankara is to train via Maltepe which takes 5h 23m and costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.700 ₺ and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Istanbul Otogar, 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 Yenikapi to Ayrilikcesme
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺45–65
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul Otogar to Ankara bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Ankara station.
Istanbul Otogar to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Ankara Gar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul Otogar to Ankara is 450 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Istanbul Otogar to Ankara.
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