There are 4 ways to get from Sochi to Ankara by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
best- Fly from Sochi International Airport (AER) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane AER - ESB
7h 57m₺4,409–19,969Train, bus
- Take the train from Sochi to Maykoptrain 834С/812С
- Take the bus from Maykop Bus station to Ankara bus stationbus
43h 28m₺5,115–5,411Drive 2,160.5 km
- Drive from Sochi to Ankaracar 2,160.5 km
30h 47m₺12,450–17,983Fly to Istanbul, train
- Fly from Sochi International Airport (AER) to Istanbul (IST)plane AER - IST
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain
10h 34m₺4,588–18,983
Sochi International Airport (AER) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sochi to Ankara is to train and bus which costs 5.100 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 43h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Sochi to Ankara is to fly which takes 7h 57m and costs 4.400 ₺ - 20.000 ₺.
The distance between Sochi and Ankara is 741 km. The road distance is 2160.5 km.
The best way to get from Sochi to Ankara without a car is to train and bus which takes 43h 28m and costs 5.100 ₺ - 5.500 ₺.
It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Sochi to Ankara, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Sochi to Ankara is 2161 km. It takes approximately 30h 47m to drive from Sochi to Ankara.
There are 244+ hotels available in Ankara.
What companies run services between Sochi, Russia and Ankara, Turkey?
IrAero, Turkish Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Sochi International Airport (AER) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) 3 times a day.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sochi International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,200–18,000
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Sochi to Maykop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺480–800
- Website
- Russian Railways
- Lastochka Train
- ₺550–800
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₺480–700
- Website
- luksyilmazturizm.com
Bus from Maykop Bus station to Ankara bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺4,634
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Book at
- donbilet.ru
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