There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Ankara Tren Garı by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Pendik
best- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
5h 1m₺728–1,058Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Ankara bus stationbus FlixBus KK0606 / ...
7h 24m₺650–1,700Drive 440 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Ankara Tren Garıcar 440 km
4h 6m₺2,468–3,564Metro 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 13m₺1,818–4,235Train
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain Yht / ...
5h 35m₺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 3m₺11,714–13,214
Istanbul to Ankara Tren Garı by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Ankara Tren Garı is to train via Pendik which costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Ankara Tren Garı is to Metro and fly which takes 4h 3m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Ankara Tren Garı. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Ankara Spor Salonu via Aştİ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Ankara Tren Garı. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Ankara Gar via Istanbul(Pendik). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Istanbul and Ankara Tren Garı is 501 km. The road distance is 440 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Ankara Tren Garı without a car is to train via Pendik which takes 5h 1m and costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Istanbul to Ankara Tren Garı, including transfers.
Istanbul to Ankara Tren Garı bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul to Ankara Tren Garı train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul(Pendik) station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Ankara Tren Garı is to train via Pendik which takes 5h 1m and costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 650 ₺ - 1.700 ₺ and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Ankara Tren Garı, 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 every 30 minutes. 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
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–8,500
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–4,000
- 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 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 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
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Ankara bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Ankara bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Ankara bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺950–1,300
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 577 99 99
- [email protected]
- Website
- varan.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Ankara bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺900–1,300
- Schedules at
- varan.com.tr
- Phone
- 444 50 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- villaseyahat.com
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Ankara bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- villaseyahat.com
- Phone
- 0850 222 59 59
- [email protected]
- Website
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Ankara bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,191
- Schedules at
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 811 5959
- [email protected]
- Website
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Ankara bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,352
- Schedules at
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- 0(850) 244 33 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- mersinnurturizm.com
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Ankara bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- mersinnurturizm.com
- Phone
- (495) 796 19 58
- [email protected]
- Website
- Has Turizm
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Ankara bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺800–1,100
- Website
- Has Turizm
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Ankara Tren Garı bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at Ankara bus station.
Istanbul to Ankara Tren Garı train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Ankara Gar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Ankara Tren Garı is 440 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Istanbul to Ankara Tren Garı.
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