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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Istanbul to Ankara

Composite routes from Istanbul to Ankara

Cheapest
4 h 30 min
Car
448 km.
from $24
Fastest
1 h 6 min
Plane
Other
6 h 34 min
356 km.
from $23.39
4 h 25 min
Train, Plane
356 km.
from $49.51
4 h 43 min
Train, Plane
356 km.
from $35.43

Transport providers

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from İstanbul to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
5h 27m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.17

Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$21.66–$152.86

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.86–$89.17

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
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 Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
4h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.11–$8.92
Train from ISTANBUL(Pendik) to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.01–$10.19
Train from Yenikapi to Ayrilikcesme
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.66–$2.42
Train from Istanbul Pendik to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.01–$26.75
Train from Pendik to Yenikapi
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.91–$2.80
Train from Söğütlüçeşme to Yenikapi
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 Otogar to Yenikapi
Ave. Duration:
15 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.48
Train from Yenikapi to Gayrettepe
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.48
Train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepe
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 İstanbul Esenler bus station to Yeni
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.46–$15.29
Bus from Yeni Tempo rest station to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.10–$16.56
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.01–$19.11

Pamukkale

Phone:
0 850 333 35 35
Email:
info@pamukkale.com.tr
Website:
pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
5h
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 İstanbul Dudullu to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.16

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
iletisim@metroturizm.com.tr
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
6h 38m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.01–$24.20
Bus from Samandira Tesis to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.01–$20.38
Bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.01–$25.48
Bus from Kaynarca to Ankara
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 İstanbul Dudullu to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
6h 16m
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 İstanbul Dudullu to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
7h 16m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$23.34

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from İstanbul to Ankara is to train which costs $6.52 - $10.33 and takes 5h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from İstanbul to Ankara is to Metro and fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $35.87 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between İstanbul and Ankara?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul Otogari and arriving at Ankara. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 38m.

Is there a direct train between İstanbul and Ankara?

No, there is no direct train from İstanbul to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Otogar and arriving at Ankara via Yenikapi and Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from İstanbul to Ankara?

The distance between İstanbul and Ankara is 560 km. The road distance is 459.3 km.

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

The best way to get from İstanbul to Ankara without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs $6.52 - $10.33 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from İstanbul to Ankara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the İstanbul to Ankara bus from?

İstanbul to Ankara bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Where do I catch the İstanbul to Ankara train from?

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

Train or bus from İstanbul to Ankara?

The best way to get from İstanbul to Ankara is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs $6.52 - $10.33 . Alternatively, you can bus via Hendek, which costs $19.57 - $27.17 and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the İstanbul to Ankara bus arrive?

İstanbul to Ankara bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, arrive at Yeni Tempo rest station.

Where does the İstanbul to Ankara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from İstanbul to Ankara?

Yes, the driving distance between İstanbul to Ankara is 459 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from İstanbul to Ankara.

Where can I stay near Ankara?

There are 191+ hotels available in Ankara. Prices start at $26.90 per night.
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