There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Ankara Garı by train, bus, car, plane, ferry, or rideshare
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 32m₺797–1,165Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from İstanbul to Ankara442.5 km
5h 55m₺609Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
7h₺1,200–1,700Drive 439.8 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Ankara Garıcar 439.8 km
4h 6m₺2,943–4,251Metro 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 7m₺1,838–2,455Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Eminönü to Üsküdarferry
- Take the train from Istanbul(Sogutlucesme) to Ankara Gartrain Hst
5h 52m₺758–1,070Metro to Istanbul Airport, fly
- Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain
- Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane IST - ESB
4h 7m₺12,234–13,234
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Ankara Garı is to rideshare which costs 609 ₺ and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Ankara Garı is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs 2.900 ₺ - 4.300 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Ankara Garı. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Otogari and arriving at Ankara Spor Salonu via Güvenpark Kızılay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Ankara Garı. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Ankara via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Istanbul and Ankara Garı is 550 km. The road distance is 439.8 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Ankara Garı without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs 750 ₺ - 1.200 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Istanbul to Ankara Garı, including transfers.
Istanbul to Ankara Garı bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.
Istanbul to Ankara Garı train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Ankara Garı is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs 750 ₺ - 1.200 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.200 ₺ - 1.700 ₺ and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Ankara Garı, 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 ₺1,200–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 35m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- 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
- ₺1,500–11,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–2,200
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- 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)
Train from Istanbul(Sogutlucesme) to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,000
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- 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 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
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Phone
- 0212313800010
- [email protected]
- Website
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
Ferry from Eminönü to Üsküdar
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺17–21
- Schedules at
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul to Ankara Garı bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Ankara station.
Istanbul to Ankara Garı train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Ankara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Ankara Garı is 440 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Istanbul to Ankara Garı.
There are 244+ hotels available in Ankara Garı.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Istanbul and Ankara Garı. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.