There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Ankara University by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Pendik
best- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
5h 25m₺728–1,058Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
7h 3m₺1,100–1,700Drive 438.2 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Ankara Universitycar 438.2 km
4h 6m₺2,525–3,648Train, Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Yenikapi to Ayrilikcesmetrain
- 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 33m₺1,918–2,635Train
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain Yht / ...
5h 57m₺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 23m₺12,214–13,714
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 University is to train via Pendik which costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Ankara University is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs 2.500 ₺ - 3.700 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Ankara University. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Otogari and arriving at Fen Fakültesi via Kızılay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Ankara University. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Ankara Gar via Istanbul(Pendik). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Istanbul and Ankara University is 503 km. The road distance is 438.2 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Ankara University without a car is to train via Pendik which takes 5h 25m and costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Istanbul to Ankara University, including transfers.
Istanbul to Ankara University bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.
Istanbul to Ankara University train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul(Pendik) station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Ankara University is to train via Pendik which takes 5h 25m and costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.700 ₺ and takes 7h 3m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Ankara University, 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
- ₺12,000–13,500
- 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 Yenikapi to Ayrilikcesme
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺45–65
- 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
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul to Ankara University bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Ankara station.
Istanbul to Ankara University train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Ankara Gar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Ankara University is 438 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Istanbul to Ankara University.
There are 244+ hotels available in Ankara University.