There are 6 ways to get from Taksim to Ankara by train, bus, car, ferry, or plane
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Train via Pendik
best- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
5h 17m₺767–1,102Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
8h 18m₺1,140–1,760Drive 440.4 km
- Drive from Taksim to Ankaracar 440.4 km
4h 7m₺2,529–3,652Ferry, Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
- Take the ferry from Kabataş to Kadıköyferry
- Take the train from Kadikoy to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane SAW - ESB
4h 20m₺1,890–3,492Train
- Take the train from Istanbul Bostancı to Ankaratrain Yht / ...
6h₺790–1,160Metro to Istanbul, fly
- Take the train from Taksim to Gayrettepetrain
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane IST - ESB
3h 54m₺12,214–13,714
Taksim to Ankara by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Taksim to Ankara is to train via Pendik which costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Taksim to Ankara is to Metro and fly which takes 3h 54m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Taksim to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Taksim Tünel and arriving at Ankara via Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Taksim to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Taksim and arriving at Ankara Gar via Yenikapi and Istanbul(Pendik). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Taksim and Ankara is 505 km. The road distance is 440.4 km.
The best way to get from Taksim to Ankara without a car is to train via Pendik which takes 5h 17m and costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Taksim to Ankara, including transfers.
Taksim to Ankara bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.
Taksim to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul(Pendik) station.
The best way to get from Taksim to Ankara is to train via Pendik which takes 5h 17m and costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.800 ₺ and takes 8h 18m.
What companies run services between Taksim, 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 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
- ₺12,000–13,500
- 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 Bostancı to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- 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
- Phone
- 0212313800010
- [email protected]
- Website
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
Ferry from Kabataş to Kadıköy
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺17–21
- Schedules at
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
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Booking & Getting There
Taksim to Ankara bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Ankara station.
Taksim to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Ankara Gar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taksim to Ankara is 440 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Taksim to Ankara.
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