There are 6 ways to get from Sultanahmet 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 via Pendik
best- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
4h 56m₺725–1,053Bus
- Take the bus from Alibeyköy to Ankarabus
8h 13m₺1,180–1,800Drive 444.1 km
- Drive from Sultanahmet to Ankaracar 444.1 km
4h 11m₺2,546–3,677Metro 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₺1,914–3,430Train
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain Yht / ...
5h 28m₺794–1,161Metro to Istanbul, fly
- Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane IST - ESB
4h 16m₺12,256–13,256
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sultanahmet to Ankara is to train via Pendik which costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Sultanahmet to Ankara is to Metro and fly which takes 4h 7m and costs 1.900 ₺ - 3.500 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Sultanahmet to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Akbıyık and arriving at Ankara via Eminönü and Alibeyköy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Sultanahmet to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Sirkeci and arriving at Ankara Gar via Istanbul(Pendik). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Sultanahmet and Ankara is 498 km. The road distance is 444.1 km.
The best way to get from Sultanahmet to Ankara without a car is to train via Pendik which takes 4h 56m and costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Sultanahmet to Ankara, including transfers.
Sultanahmet to Ankara bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Alibeyköy station.
Sultanahmet to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul(Pendik) station.
The best way to get from Sultanahmet to Ankara is to train via Pendik which takes 4h 56m and costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.800 ₺ and takes 8h 13m.
What companies run services between Sultanahmet, Turkey and 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 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 to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–13,000
- 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
- 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
Sultanahmet to Ankara bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Ankara station.
Sultanahmet to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Ankara Gar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sultanahmet to Ankara is 444 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Sultanahmet to Ankara.
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