There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Ankara by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare
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Train via Pendik
best- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
5h₺728–1,058Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from İstanbul to Ankara442.5 km
5h 27m₺609Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
8h 8m₺1,140–1,760Drive 442.5 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Ankaracar 442.5 km
4h 9m₺2,492–3,600Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Huzurevi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane SAW - ESB
3h 33m₺1,772–4,072Train
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain Yht / ...
5h 32m₺797–1,165Metro to Istanbul, fly
- Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane IST - ESB
4h 1m₺12,214–13,214
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Ankara is to rideshare which costs 609 ₺ and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Ankara is to Metro and fly which takes 3h 33m and costs 1.700 ₺ - 4.100 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul (State) to Ankara. However, there are services departing from İskenderpaşa and arriving at Ankara via Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul (State) to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Ankara Gar via Istanbul(Pendik). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Istanbul (State) and Ankara is 501 km. The road distance is 442.5 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Ankara without a car is to train via Pendik which takes 5h and costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Istanbul (State) to Ankara, including transfers.
Istanbul (State) to Ankara bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.
Istanbul (State) to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul(Pendik) station.
The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Ankara is to train via Pendik which takes 5h and costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.800 ₺ and takes 8h 8m.
What companies run services between Istanbul (State), 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
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–8,500
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–3,900
- 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
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Huzurevi to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepe
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
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- 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
- ₺609
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul (State) to Ankara bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Ankara station.
Istanbul (State) to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Ankara Gar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul (State) to Ankara is 443 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Istanbul (State) to Ankara.
There are 267+ hotels available in Ankara.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Istanbul (State) and Ankara. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.