There are 6 ways to get from Ulus (Station) to Istanbul 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
best- Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht / ...
4h 57m₺728–1,010Bus
- Take the bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogaribus
7h 43m₺1,240–1,740Drive 437.8 km
- Drive from Ulus (Station) to Istanbulcar 437.8 km
4h 6m₺2,537–3,664Fly 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₺12,214–13,214Train via Pendik
- Take the train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik)train Hst / ...
5h 1m₺761–1,055Fly 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₺1,817–2,437
Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ulus (Station) to Istanbul is to train via Pendik which costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Ulus (Station) to Istanbul is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs 2.500 ₺ - 3.700 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Ulus (Station) to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Ulus 100. Yıl Çarşısı and arriving at Istanbul Otogari via Ankara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
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 ₺ - 1.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Ulus (Station) to Istanbul, including transfers.
Ulus (Station) to Istanbul bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Ankara 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 ₺ - 1.100 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.200 ₺ - 1.800 ₺ and takes 7h 43m.
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, Metro Turizm operates a bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogari every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₺1,200–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 36m.
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–12,000
- 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
- ajet.com
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–2,200
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,000
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- 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
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,200–1,700
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Booking & Getting There
Ulus (Station) to Istanbul bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Otogari 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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