There are 6 ways to get from Ankara to Constantinople by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train via Istanbul
best- Take the train from Ankara to IstanbulHst / ...
4h 40m₺682–1,045Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Dudullu bus stationFlixBus KK0606 / ...
7h 14m₺679–913Drive 441.5 km
- Drive from Ankara to Constantinople441.5 km
4h 15m₺2,186–3,157Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, train
- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)ESB - SAW
- Take the train from Ayrilikcesme to Sirkeci
4h 9m₺1,060–2,866Train
- Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul SöğütlüçeşmeYht / ...
4h 46m₺692–1,061Fly to Istanbul, taxi
- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul (IST)ESB - IST
- Take the taxi from Istanbul (IST) to Constantinople
3h 44m₺11,950–12,850
Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ankara to Constantinople is to bus which costs 650 ₺ - 950 ₺ and takes 7h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Ankara to Constantinople is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 44m and costs 11.500 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct train from Ankara to Constantinople. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Sirkeci via Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Ankara and Constantinople is 540 km. The road distance is 441.5 km.
The best way to get from Ankara to Constantinople without a car is to train via Istanbul which takes 4h 40m and costs 650 ₺ - 1.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Ankara to Constantinople, including transfers.
Ankara to Constantinople train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ankara station.
The best way to get from Ankara to Constantinople is to train via Istanbul which takes 4h 40m and costs 650 ₺ - 1.100 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 650 ₺ - 950 ₺ and takes 7h 14m.
Ankara to Constantinople train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Istanbul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ankara to Constantinople is 442 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Ankara to Constantinople.
What companies run services between Ankara, Turkey and Constantinople, Turkey?
Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Ankara to Istanbul every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₺650–1,100 and the journey takes 4h 22m. Alternatively, Kamil Koc operates a bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Dudullu bus station hourly. Tickets cost ₺600–900 and the journey takes 5h 15m.
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- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺10,600–11,100
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–9,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–2,800
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Ankara to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺650–1,100
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Ayrilikcesme to Sirkeci
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺10–16
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–1,100
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Dudullu bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺600–900
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–1,700
TOPRAK TAKSİ MİMAROBA
- Phone
- +90 552 738 05 05
- Website
- topraktaksi.business.site
Sahil Taxi
- Phone
- +90 212 881 42 40
Kaya Vip Travel
- Phone
- +905321200904
- Website
- kayaviptravel.com
Albatros Taksi
- Phone
- +902128816668
3E Transfer
- Phone
- +90 850 305 3008
- Website
- transfer3e.com
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