There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Anıtkabir 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 50m₺797–1,165Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from İstanbul to Ankara442.5 km
5h 50m₺609Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
6h 56m₺1,200–1,700Drive 440.9 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Anıtkabircar 440.9 km
4h 5m₺3,209–4,636Train, 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 26m₺1,838–2,455Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Eminönü to Üsküdarferry
- Take the train from Istanbul(Sogutlucesme) to Ankara Gartrain Hst
6h 10m₺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 26m₺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 Anıtkabir is to rideshare which costs 609 ₺ and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Anıtkabir is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs 3.200 ₺ - 4.700 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul Otogari and arriving at Ankara. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Anıtkabir. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Ankara via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Istanbul and Anıtkabir is 552 km. The road distance is 440.9 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Anıtkabir without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs 750 ₺ - 1.200 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Istanbul to Anıtkabir, including transfers.
Istanbul to Anıtkabir bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.
Istanbul to Anıtkabir train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Anıtkabir is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs 750 ₺ - 1.200 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.200 ₺ - 1.700 ₺ and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Anıtkabir, 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 Yenikapi to Ayrilikcesme
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺45–65
- 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 Anıtkabir bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Ankara station.
Istanbul to Anıtkabir train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Ankara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Anıtkabir is 441 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Istanbul to Anıtkabir.
There are 244+ hotels available in Anıtkabir.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Istanbul and Anıtkabir. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.