There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Kızılay by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
5h₺728–1,058Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from İstanbul to Ankara442.5 km
5h 27m₺609Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
6h 35m₺1,100–1,700Drive 441.5 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Kızılaycar 441.5 km
4h 6m₺2,479–3,581Metro 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 11m₺1,818–4,235Bus via İstanbul Dudullu bus station
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to İstanbul Dudullu bus stationbus FlixBus KK3429 / ...
- Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to Ankara bus stationbus FlixBus KK0606 / ...
7h 22m₺826–1,208Metro to Istanbul, fly
- Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane IST - ESB
4h 1m₺11,714–13,214
Istanbul to Kızılay by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Kızılay is to rideshare which costs 609 ₺ and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Kızılay is to Metro and fly which takes 4h 1m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
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 Kızılay. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Ankara Gar via Istanbul(Pendik). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Istanbul and Kızılay is 501 km. The road distance is 441.5 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Kızılay without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Istanbul to Kızılay, including transfers.
Istanbul to Kızılay bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.
Istanbul to Kızılay train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul(Pendik) station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Kızılay is to train which takes 5h and costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.700 ₺ and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Kızılay, Ankara, 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
- ₺12,000–13,000
- 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)
- 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
- ₺1,100–1,700
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,100–1,700
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to İstanbul Dudullu bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺220–310
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to Ankara bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺600–900
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Kızılay bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Ankara station.
Istanbul to Kızılay train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Ankara Gar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Kızılay is 441 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Istanbul to Kızılay.
There are 268+ hotels available in Kızılay.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Istanbul and Kızılay. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.