There are 6 ways to get from Sirkeci to Ankara 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 / ...
5h 28m₺794–1,161Train via Gebze
cheapest- Take the train from Sirkeci to Gebzetrain Marmaray Banliyö Treni
- Take the train from Gebze to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
6h 1m₺701–1,039Bus
- Take the bus from Alibeyköy to Ankarabus
8h₺1,140–1,760Drive 443.7 km
- Drive from Sirkeci to Ankaracar 443.7 km
4h 11m₺3,054–4,411Metro 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 7m₺1,834–2,550Train, Metro to Istanbul Airport, fly
- Take the train from Sirkeci to Halkalitrain
- Take the train from Halkali to Istanbul Airporttrain
- Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane IST - ESB
4h 30m₺12,258–13,783
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sirkeci to Ankara is to train via Gebze which costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Sirkeci to Ankara is to Metro and fly which takes 4h 7m and costs 1.800 ₺ - 2.600 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Sirkeci to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Karaköy and arriving at Ankara via Alibeyköy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Sirkeci to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Sirkeci and arriving at Ankara via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Sirkeci and Ankara is 548 km. The road distance is 443.7 km.
The best way to get from Sirkeci to Ankara without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs 750 ₺ - 1.200 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Sirkeci to Ankara, including transfers.
Sirkeci to Ankara bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Alibeyköy station.
Sirkeci to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
The best way to get from Sirkeci to Ankara is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs 750 ₺ - 1.200 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.800 ₺ and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Sirkeci, Turkey and Ankara, 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 Alibeyköy to Ankara 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,100–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 29m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–13,500
- 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
- ₺1,600–2,300
- 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 Sirkeci to Gebze
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺100–140
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Gebze to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺600–900
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sirkeci to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺65–95
- 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 Halkali to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- istairport.com
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- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Alibeyköy to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,700
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,100–1,700
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Booking & Getting There
Sirkeci to Ankara bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Ankara station.
Sirkeci to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Ankara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sirkeci to Ankara is 444 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Sirkeci to Ankara.
There are 240+ hotels available in Ankara.