There are 9 ways to get from Timișoara to Ankara by plane, bus, train, night train, shuttle, 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 from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport
best- Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane TSR - ESB
7h 39m₺3,282–15,182Night train, train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Timisoara Nord to Videlenighttrain
- Take the nighttrain from Videle to Halkalinighttrain
- Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Ankara Gartrain Hst
25h 28m₺2,384–4,882Bus, train via Maltepe
- Take the bus from Timișoara to Belgrade bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
23h 45m₺2,771–4,192Train, night train
- Take the train from Timișoara Est to Videletrain
- Take the nighttrain from Videle to Halkalinighttrain
- Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Ankara Gartrain Hst
25h 30m₺3,369–4,867Bus to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Timișoara to Belgrade bus stationbus
- Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane BEG - ESB
8h 41m₺6,957–12,370Shuttle to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Timișoara to Budapest Airport
- Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane BUD - ESB
9h 29m₺4,727–13,187Bus, train
- Take the bus from Timișoara to Belgrade bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Istanbul Hotel Montenegrobus
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain Yht
24h 55m₺4,499–6,360Bus
- Take the bus from Timișoara to Belgrade bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
26h₺3,104–4,790Drive 1,481.9 km
- Drive from Timișoara to Ankaracar 1,481.9 km
15h 5m₺11,696–16,894
Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Timișoara to Ankara is to night train and train which costs 2.300 ₺ - 4.900 ₺ and takes 25h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Timișoara to Ankara is to fly which takes 7h 39m and costs 3.200 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Timișoara to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Timișoara and arriving at Ankara via Belgrade bus station and Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h.
No, there is no direct train from Timișoara to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Timișoara Est and arriving at Ankara Gar via Videle and Istanbul(Halkali). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 30m.
The distance between Timișoara and Ankara is 1184 km. The road distance is 1481.9 km.
The best way to get from Timișoara to Ankara without a car is to bus and train via Maltepe which takes 23h 45m and costs 2.700 ₺ - 4.200 ₺.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Timișoara to Ankara, including transfers.
Timișoara to Ankara bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Timișoara station.
Timișoara to Ankara train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Timișoara Est station.
The best way to get from Timișoara to Ankara is to fly which takes 7h 39m and costs 3.200 ₺ - 16.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 3.100 ₺ - 4.800 ₺ and takes 26h.
What companies run services between Timișoara, Romania and Ankara, Turkey?
Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa City, and three other airlines fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Timișoara to Ankara via Belgrade bus station, İstanbul Esenler bus station, and Istanbul Otogari in around 26h.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺7,000–24,000
Flights from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,700–13,000
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺5,500–18,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,100–15,000
Flights from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport via Antalya
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺5,000–19,000
Flights from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺5,500–11,000
Flights from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺5,500–11,000
Flights from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport via Izmir
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺5,500–11,000
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₺6,500–11,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,100–17,000
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,800–15,000
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,400–8,500
- 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(Halkali) to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- 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
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Timișoara Est to Videle
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,100–2,300
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Night train from Timisoara Nord to Videle
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,100–2,300
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Videle to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺500–1,467
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺500–700
- 1st Class
- ₺500–700
Night train from Videle to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺500–1,467
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺500–700
- 1st Class
- ₺500–700
- Phone
- +40 751 525 520
- [email protected]
- Website
- astratranscarpatic.ro
Night train from Timisoara Nord to Videle
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,700
- Book at
- astratranscarpatic.ro
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Timișoara to Belgrade bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺800–1,200
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Timișoara to Belgrade bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺800–1,200
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Timișoara to Belgrade bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺800–1,200
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Timișoara to Belgrade bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺800–1,200
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- 0545 792 30 02
- [email protected]
- Website
- luksyonca.com.tr
Bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺1,900
- Schedules at
- luksyonca.com.tr
Bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺1,900
- Schedules at
- luksyonca.com.tr
- Phone
- 0371.503.503
- [email protected]
- Website
- direct-aeroport.ro
Shuttle from Timișoara to Budapest Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺1,800–2,100
- Schedules at
- direct-aeroport.ro
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylines
Bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Istanbul Hotel Montenegro
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺2,700–4,000
- Website
- Citylines
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Timișoara to Ankara bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Belgrade bus station.
Timișoara to Ankara train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Videle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Timișoara to Ankara is 1482 km. It takes approximately 15h 5m to drive from Timișoara to Ankara.
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