There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to AŞTİ 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
best- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain Yht / ...
6h 2m₺797–1,165Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Ankara bus stationbus FlixBus KK0642 / ...
7h 22m₺650–1,700Drive 439.2 km
- Drive from Istanbul to AŞTİcar 439.2 km
4h 6m₺3,198–4,619Metro 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₺1,723–2,535Bus via Istanbul Samandira Tesis
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Samandira Tesisbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Ankarabus
7h 58m₺1,542–2,211Metro 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 27m₺12,119–13,314
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 AŞTİ is to train which costs 750 ₺ - 1.200 ₺ and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to AŞTİ is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs 3.200 ₺ - 4.700 ₺.
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 AŞTİ. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Ankara via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Istanbul and AŞTİ is 557 km. The road distance is 439.2 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to AŞTİ without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs 750 ₺ - 1.200 ₺.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Istanbul to AŞTİ, including transfers.
Istanbul to AŞTİ bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul to AŞTİ train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to AŞTİ is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs 750 ₺ - 1.200 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 650 ₺ - 1.700 ₺ and takes 7h 22m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and AŞTİ, 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, 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 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)
- 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
- 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
- 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
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Samandira Tesis
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺440–650
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺440–650
Bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,600
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,100–1,600
- 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 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺900–1,400
- 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 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
- ₺1,400
- 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 5m
- 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
- Phone
- 0850 222 59 59
- [email protected]
- Website
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Ankara bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,389
- Schedules at
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul to AŞTİ bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at Ankara bus station.
Istanbul to AŞTİ train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Ankara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to AŞTİ is 439 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Istanbul to AŞTİ.
There are 244+ hotels available in AŞTİ.