There are 6 ways to get from Taksim to Ankara by train, bus, car, ferry, 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 Yenikapi
best- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain Yht / ...
5h 48m₺837–1,212Train
cheapest- Take the train from Istanbul(Sogutlucesme) to Ankara Gartrain Hst
5h 55m₺740–1,060Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
8h 18m₺1,240–1,760Drive 440.4 km
- Drive from Taksim to Ankaracar 440.4 km
4h 7m₺3,031–4,379Ferry, 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₺1,810–2,512Metro to Istanbul Airport, fly
- Take the train from Taksim to Gayrettepetrain
- Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane IST - ESB
4h 4m₺12,234–13,734
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Taksim to Ankara is to train which costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Taksim to Ankara is to Metro and fly which takes 4h 4m 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 via Yenikapi and Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Taksim and Ankara is 555 km. The road distance is 440.4 km.
The best way to get from Taksim to Ankara without a car is to train via Yenikapi which takes 5h 48m and costs 800 ₺ - 1.300 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 48m 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 Söğütlüçeşme station.
The best way to get from Taksim to Ankara is to train via Yenikapi which takes 5h 48m and costs 800 ₺ - 1.300 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.200 ₺ - 1.800 ₺ and takes 8h 18m.
What companies run services between Taksim, 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 Istanbul Otogari to Ankara every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₺1,200–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 35m.
- 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 Istanbul(Sogutlucesme) to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,000
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Kadikoy to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Train from Taksim to Gayrettepe
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
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- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,200–1,700
- 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 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taksim to Ankara is 440 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Taksim to Ankara.
There are 240+ hotels available in Ankara.