There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Ankara (Station) by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
5h 31m₺728–1,058Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Ankara bus stationbus FlixBus KK0642 / ...
6h 45m₺650–1,700Drive 439.3 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Ankara (Station)car 439.3 km
4h 7m₺2,519–3,639Metro 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 27m₺1,823–3,535Bus via Istanbul Samandira Tesis
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Samandira Tesisbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Ankarabus
7h 20m₺1,542–2,211Metro to Istanbul, fly
- Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane IST - ESB
4h 17m₺12,119–13,314
Istanbul to Ankara (Station) by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Ankara (Station) is to train which costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Ankara (Station) is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs 2.500 ₺ - 3.700 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station station and arriving at Ankara bus station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Ankara (Station). However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Ankara Gar via Istanbul(Pendik). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Istanbul and Ankara (Station) is 508 km. The road distance is 439.3 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Ankara (Station) without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Istanbul to Ankara (Station), including transfers.
Istanbul to Ankara (Station) bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul to Ankara (Station) train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul(Pendik) station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Ankara (Station) is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 650 ₺ - 1.700 ₺ and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Ankara (Station), 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, Kamil Koç operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Ankara bus station hourly. Tickets cost ₺650–950 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Eight other operators also service this route.
- 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)
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Ankara bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul to Ankara (Station) bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at Ankara bus station.
Istanbul to Ankara (Station) train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Ankara Gar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Ankara (Station) is 439 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Istanbul to Ankara (Station).
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