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How to get fromIstanbul to Ankara Universityby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Ankara University by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain train Yht / ...
    5h 57m
    ₺797–1,165

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus bus
    7h 3m
    ₺1,100–1,700

  3. Drive  438.2 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Ankara Universitycar car 438.2 km
    4h 6m
    ₺2,551–3,685

  4. Train, Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Yenikapi to Ayrilikcesmetrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane plane SAW - ESB
    4h 32m
    ₺1,838–2,455

  5. Bus via İstanbul Dudullu

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Ankarabus bus
    8h 28m
    ₺1,100–2,285

  6. Metro to Istanbul, fly

    1. Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain train
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane plane IST - ESB
    4h 32m
    ₺12,234–13,734

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) flights

Calendar110Weekly Planes
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,400Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 552.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Ankara University, 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 ₺1,100–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 35m.

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