There are 7 ways to get from Şişli to Ankara by ferry, 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.
Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Beşiktaş İskelesi to Üsküdarferry
- Take the train from Istanbul(Sogutlucesme) to Ankara Gartrain Hst
5h 30m₺756–1,068Bus
- Take the bus from Alibeyköy to Ankarabus
6h 29m₺1,100–1,700Drive 439.5 km
- Drive from Şişli to Ankaracar 439.5 km
4h 5m₺3,196–4,617Fly from Istanbul Airport
- Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane IST - ESB
3h 42m₺12,192–13,192Train
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain Yht / ...
5h 54m₺837–1,212Bus via Kemalpaşa
- Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Ankarabus
7h 53m₺890–1,440Ferry, Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
- Take the ferry from Beşiktaş İskelesi to Üsküdarferry
- Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane SAW - ESB
4h 25m₺1,843–2,465
Şişli to Ankara by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Şişli to Ankara is to ferry and train which costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Şişli to Ankara is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Alibeyköy and arriving at Ankara. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Şişli to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Sisli-Mecidiyeköy and arriving at Ankara via Yenikapi and Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Şişli and Ankara is 500 km. The road distance is 439.5 km.
The best way to get from Şişli to Ankara without a car is to ferry and train which takes 5h 30m and costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Şişli to Ankara, including transfers.
Şişli to Ankara bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Alibeyköy station.
Şişli to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
The best way to get from Şişli to Ankara is to bus which takes 6h 29m and costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.700 ₺. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 12.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺ and takes 3h 42m, you could also train, which costs 800 ₺ - 1.300 ₺ and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Şişli, Turkey and Ankara, Turkey?
Metro Turizm operates a bus from Alibeyköy to Ankara 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,100–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 29m. Alternatively, Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) hourly.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–13,000
- 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
- ₺1,600–2,200
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Sogutlucesme) to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,000
- 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
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Alibeyköy to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,700
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,100–1,700
- Phone
- 0850 577 99 99
- [email protected]
- Website
- varan.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,200
- Schedules at
- varan.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 811 5959
- [email protected]
- Website
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,350
- Schedules at
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 222 59 59
- [email protected]
- Website
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,273
- Schedules at
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- 0(850) 244 33 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- mersinnurturizm.com
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- mersinnurturizm.com
- Phone
- 0212313800010
- [email protected]
- Website
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
Ferry from Beşiktaş İskelesi to Üsküdar
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺16–19
- Schedules at
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
Ferry from Beşiktaş İskelesi to Üsküdar
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺16–19
- Schedules at
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
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Booking & Getting There
Şişli to Ankara bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Ankara station.
Şişli to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Ankara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Şişli to Ankara is 440 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Şişli to Ankara.
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