There are 6 ways to get from Ulus (Station) to Istanbul by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht / ...
4h 57m₺728–1,003Bus via Ankara bus station
cheapest- Take the bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus KK0606 / ...
7h 15m₺650–1,700Drive 437.8 km
- Drive from Ulus (Station) to Istanbulcar 437.8 km
4h 6m₺2,450–3,538Fly to Istanbul, Metro
- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul (IST)plane ESB - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
4h 10m₺11,714–13,214Bus
- Take the bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogaribus
8h 48m₺1,235–1,735Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ESB - SAW
- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
4h 28m₺1,617–4,237
Ulus (Station) to Istanbul by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ulus (Station) to Istanbul is to train which costs 700 ₺ - 1.000 ₺ and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Ulus (Station) to Istanbul is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs 2.400 ₺ - 3.600 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Ulus (Station) to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from İlk Meclis Durağı and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Ankara bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Ulus (Station) to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Yenikapi via Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Ulus (Station) and Istanbul is 500 km. The road distance is 437.8 km.
The best way to get from Ulus (Station) to Istanbul without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs 700 ₺ - 1.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Ulus (Station) to Istanbul, including transfers.
Ulus (Station) to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from Ankara bus station.
Ulus (Station) to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ankara station.
The best way to get from Ulus (Station) to Istanbul is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs 700 ₺ - 1.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Ankara bus station, which costs 650 ₺ - 1.700 ₺ and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Ulus (Station), Ankara, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme hourly. Tickets cost ₺700–1,000 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Alternatively, Kamil Koç operates a bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station hourly. Tickets cost ₺650–950 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Eight other operators also service this route.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–13,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–10,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–4,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,000
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Gayrettepe to Vezneciler
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
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- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,700
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺1,100–1,700
Bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺950–1,300
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 577 99 99
- [email protected]
- Website
- varan.com.tr
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺900–1,300
- Schedules at
- varan.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 222 59 59
- [email protected]
- Website
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,101
- Schedules at
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- 0(850) 244 33 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- mersinnurturizm.com
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- mersinnurturizm.com
- Phone
- 444 50 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- villaseyahat.com
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- villaseyahat.com
- Phone
- 0850 811 5959
- [email protected]
- Website
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,322
- Schedules at
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- (495) 796 19 58
- [email protected]
- Website
- hasturizm.com.tr
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺800–1,100
- Website
- https://www.hasturizm.com.tr/eng/
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More Questions & Answers
Ulus (Station) to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Ulus (Station) to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ulus (Station) to Istanbul is 438 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Ulus (Station) to Istanbul.
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