There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Ulus by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Pendik
best- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
5h₺728–1,058Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
6h 48m₺1,229–1,684Drive 439.8 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Uluscar 439.8 km
4h 6m₺2,470–3,567Metro 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 5m₺1,813–4,230Train
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain Yht / ...
5h 32m₺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
3h 55m₺11,709–13,209
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Ulus is to train via Pendik which costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Ulus is to Metro and fly which takes 3h 55m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Ulus. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Otogari and arriving at İlk Meclis Durağı via Güvenpark. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Ulus. 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 Ulus is 501 km. The road distance is 439.8 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Ulus without a car is to train via Pendik which takes 5h and costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Istanbul to Ulus, including transfers.
Istanbul to Ulus bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.
Istanbul to Ulus train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul(Pendik) station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Ulus is to train via Pendik which takes 5h and costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.200 ₺ - 1.700 ₺ and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Ulus, 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)
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
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Ulus bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Ankara station.
Istanbul to Ulus train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Ankara Gar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Ulus is 440 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Istanbul to Ulus.
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