There are 5 ways to get from Ankara to Turkey by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Pendiktrain Yht / ...
4h 46m₺801–1,106Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Ankara to İstanbul439.4 km
5h 25m₺581Bus via İstanbul Dudullu bus station
- Take the bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Dudullu bus stationbus FlixBus KK0606 / ...
- Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus KK3429 / ...
7h 5m₺891–1,209Bus
- Take the bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogaribus
7h 24m₺1,240–1,717Drive 439.4 km
- Drive from Ankara to Istanbulcar 439.4 km
4h 14m₺2,358–3,405
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ankara to Turkey is to rideshare which costs 581 ₺ and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Ankara to Turkey is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs 2.300 ₺ - 3.400 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Ankara to Turkey. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at İskenderpaşa via Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Ankara to Turkey. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Yenikapi via Pendik. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Ankara and Turkey is 550 km. The road distance is 439.4 km.
The best way to get from Ankara to Turkey without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs 800 ₺ - 1.200 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Ankara to Turkey, including transfers.
Ankara to Turkey bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Ankara station.
Ankara to Turkey train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ankara station.
The best way to get from Ankara to Turkey is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs 800 ₺ - 1.200 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via İstanbul Dudullu bus station, which costs 850 ₺ - 1.300 ₺ and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Ankara, Turkey and Turkey?
Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Ankara to Istanbul Pendik hourly. Tickets cost ₺750–1,100 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ankara bus station to Aksaray via İstanbul Dudullu bus station, İstanbul Esenler bus station, and Esenler Otogar in around 7h 5m.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Ankara to Istanbul Pendik
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- 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
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺220–310
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Ankara to İstanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺581
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ankara to Turkey bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.
Ankara to Turkey train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Istanbul Pendik station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ankara to Turkey is 439 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Ankara to Turkey.
There are 4256+ hotels available in Turkey.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ankara and Turkey. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
















