The train between Ankara and Istanbul takes 4h 46m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Ankara to Istanbul. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run on demand between Ankara and Istanbul. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ankara to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Ankara station and arriving at Istanbul station via Istanbul Pendik. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10,675,199d 2h.
Ankara to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ankara station.
Ankara to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Istanbul Pendik station.
The distance between Ankara and Istanbul is 352 km. The road distance is 550 km.
Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Ankara to Istanbul Pendik hourly. Tickets cost ₺650–1,000 and the journey takes 3h 52m.
