What is the cheapest way to get from Kocaeli to Ankara?

The cheapest way to get from Kocaeli to Ankara is to train which costs 550 ₺ - 850 ₺ and takes 3h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kocaeli to Ankara?

The fastest way to get from Kocaeli to Ankara is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs 550 ₺ - 850 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Kocaeli and Ankara?

No, there is no direct bus from Kocaeli station to Ankara station. However, there are services departing from Kocaeli bus station and arriving at Ankara bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Kocaeli and Ankara?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Izmit Yht and arriving at Ankara Gar. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Kocaeli to Ankara?

The distance between Kocaeli and Ankara is 394 km. The road distance is 346.1 km.

How do I travel from Kocaeli to Ankara without a car?

The best way to get from Kocaeli to Ankara without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs 550 ₺ - 850 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Kocaeli to Ankara?

The train from Izmit Yht to Ankara Gar takes 3h 7m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Kocaeli to Ankara bus from?

Kocaeli to Ankara bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from Kocaeli bus station.

Where do I catch the Kocaeli to Ankara train from?

Kocaeli to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Izmit Yht station.

Train or bus from Kocaeli to Ankara?

The best way to get from Kocaeli to Ankara is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs 550 ₺ - 850 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 700 ₺ - 1.700 ₺ and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Kocaeli to Ankara bus arrive?

Kocaeli to Ankara bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at Ankara bus station.

Where does the Kocaeli to Ankara train arrive?

Kocaeli to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Ankara Gar station.

Can I drive from Kocaeli to Ankara?

Yes, the driving distance between Kocaeli to Ankara is 346 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Kocaeli to Ankara.

Where can I stay near Ankara?

There are 266+ hotels available in Ankara.

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There are 5 ways to get from Kocaeli to Ankara by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Izmit Yht to Ankara Gartrain Ic / ...
3h 7m
₺550–850
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kocaeli bus station to Ankara bus stationbus FlixBus KK0642B / ...
5h 37m
₺747–1,632
Drive 346.1 km
1. Drive from İzmit to Ankaracar 346.1 km
3h 18m
₺1,939–2,800
Bus to Istanbul, fly
1. Take the bus from Gebze to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane IST - ESB
5h 4m
Train, bus, Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Izmit to Gebzetrain
2. Take the train from Gebze to Aydıntepetrain
3. Take the bus from Aydıntepe İstasyon to Pendik Tavşantepe Metrobus
4. Take the train from Tavşantepe to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
5. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane SAW - ESB
4h 37m
₺1,723–4,366

Kocaeli to Ankara by train

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3h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 394.2 km
Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Kocaeli, Turkey and Ankara, Turkey?

Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Izmit Yht to Ankara Gar every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₺550–850 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, Kamil Koç operates a bus from Kocaeli bus station to Ankara bus station hourly. Tickets cost ₺550–800 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Six other operators also service this route.

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