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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ankara to Istanbul

Composite routes from Ankara to Istanbul

Cheapest
4 h 30 min
Car
448 km.
from $24
Fastest
1 h 6 min
Plane
Other
4 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
356 km.
from $35.43
6 h 50 min
356 km.
from $23.67
4 h 23 min
Bus, Plane
356 km.
from $49.51

Transport providers

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Ankara to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$13.17

Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$21.66–$152.86

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.86–$89.17

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$216.56

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Ankara to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.64–$28.02
Train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapi
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.66–$2.42
Train from Yenikapi to Pendik
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.91–$2.80
Train from Yenikapi to Söğütlüçeşme
Ave. Duration:
15 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.66–$2.42

Istanbul Ulasim

Phone:
+90 850 252 88 00
Email:
info@metro.istanbul
Website:
metro.istanbul/
Train from Yenikapi to Otogar
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.48
Train from Gayrettepe to Yenikapi
Ave. Duration:
18 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.48
Train from Gayrettepe to Vezneciler
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.47

Bus operators

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.01–$20.38
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.92–$12.74

Pamukkale

Phone:
0 850 333 35 35
Email:
info@pamukkale.com.tr
Website:
pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from Ankara to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$14.01–$20.38

Kale Seyahat

Phone:
0850 811 5959
Email:
website@kaleseyahat.com.tr
Website:
kaleseyahat.com.tr/
Bus from Ankara to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 24m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.20

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
iletisim@metroturizm.com.tr
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Ankara to Samandira
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.01–$20.38
Bus from Ankara to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 39m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.01–$24.20
Bus from Ankara to Kaynarca
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.01–$20.38

Varan

Phone:
0850 577 99 99
Email:
info@varan.com.tr
Website:
varan.com.tr/
Bus from Ankara to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.56–$165.60

Istanbul Seyahat

Phone:
0850 222 59 59
Email:
info@istanbulseyahat.com.tr
Website:
istanbulseyahat.com.tr/
Bus from Ankara to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$23.38

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara to İstanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Ankara to İstanbul is to bus which costs $11.96 - $20.65 and takes 6h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ankara to İstanbul?

The fastest way to get from Ankara to İstanbul is to fly and Metro which takes 4h 23m and costs $35.87 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Ankara and İstanbul?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ankara and arriving at Istanbul Otogari. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Ankara and İstanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Ankara to İstanbul. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Otogar via Söğütlüçeşme and Yenikapi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Ankara to İstanbul?

The distance between Ankara and İstanbul is 560 km. The road distance is 457.7 km.

How do I travel from Ankara to İstanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Ankara to İstanbul without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $7.07 - $23.91 .

How long does it take to get from Ankara to İstanbul?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Ankara to İstanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ankara to İstanbul bus from?

Ankara to İstanbul bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Ankara station.

Where do I catch the Ankara to İstanbul train from?

Ankara to İstanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ankara station.

Train or bus from Ankara to İstanbul?

The best way to get from Ankara to İstanbul is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $7.07 - $23.91 . Alternatively, you can bus via Samandira Tesis, which costs $18.48 - $27.17 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Ankara to İstanbul bus arrive?

Ankara to İstanbul bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Samandira Tesis station.

Where does the Ankara to İstanbul train arrive?

Ankara to İstanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.

Can I drive from Ankara to İstanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Ankara to İstanbul is 458 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Ankara to İstanbul.

Where can I stay near İstanbul?

There are 4684+ hotels available in İstanbul. Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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