The train between Istanbul and Ankara takes 5h 31m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Istanbul to Ankara. 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 Istanbul and Ankara. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Istanbul station and arriving at Ankara station via Ankara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10,675,199d 2h.
Istanbul to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
Istanbul to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Ankara station.
The distance between Istanbul and Ankara is 352 km. The road distance is 553 km.
Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankara hourly. Tickets cost ₺650–1,100 and the journey takes 4h 29m.
