There are 6 ways to get from Ankara to Port of Istanbul by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul SöğütlüçeşmeYht / ...
4h 46m₺692–1,061Train, ferry
cheapest- Take the train from Ankara to IstanbulHst / ...
- Take the ferry from Kadıköy to Karaköy
5h 21m₺688–1,048Bus
- Take the bus from Ankara to Alibeyköy
7h 5m₺693–812Drive 440.7 km
- Drive from Ankara to Port of Istanbul440.7 km
4h 14m₺2,197–3,173Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)ESB - SAW
- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
4h 9mFly to Istanbul
- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul (IST)ESB - IST
4h 48m₺10,720–11,870
Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ankara to Port of Istanbul is to bus which costs 650 ₺ - 850 ₺ and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Ankara to Port of Istanbul is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs 2.200 ₺ - 3.200 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Ankara to Port of Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Karaköy via Alibeyköy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Ankara to Port of Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Sirkeci via Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Ankara and Port of Istanbul is 550 km. The road distance is 440.7 km.
The best way to get from Ankara to Port of Istanbul without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs 650 ₺ - 1.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Ankara to Port of Istanbul, including transfers.
Ankara to Port of Istanbul bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Ankara station.
Ankara to Port of Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ankara station.
The best way to get from Ankara to Port of Istanbul is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs 650 ₺ - 1.100 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 650 ₺ - 850 ₺ and takes 7h 5m, you could also fly, which costs 10.000 ₺ - 12.000 ₺ and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Ankara, Turkey and Port of Istanbul, Turkey?
Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme hourly. Tickets cost ₺650–1,100 and the journey takes 4h 28m. Alternatively, Metro Turizm operates a bus from Ankara to Alibeyköy 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₺650–800 and the journey takes 6h 29m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺10,700–11,200
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–8,500
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–2,300
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
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
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
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- info@metro.istanbul
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Ankara to Alibeyköy
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺650–800
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺650–800
- Phone
- 0212313800010
- info@sehirhatlari.istanbul
- Website
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
Ferry from Kadıköy to Karaköy
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺17–21
- Schedules at
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
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More Questions & Answers
Ankara to Port of Istanbul bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Alibeyköy station.
Ankara to Port of Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ankara to Port of Istanbul is 441 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Ankara to Port of Istanbul.
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