There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Ankara by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain Yht / ...
5h 31m₺665–1,123Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from İstanbul to Ankara442.5 km
5h 27m₺563Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
6h 17m₺650–909Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane SAW - ESB
4h 11mBus via İstanbul Dudullu bus station
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to İstanbul Dudullu bus stationbus FlixBus KK3429 / ...
- Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to Ankara bus stationbus FlixBus KK0645 / ...
8h 5m₺827–1,208Drive 442.5 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Ankaracar 442.5 km
4h 15m₺2,247–3,246Metro to Istanbul, fly
- Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane IST - ESB
4h 6m
Istanbul to Ankara by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Ankara is to rideshare which costs 563 ₺ and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Ankara is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs 2.200 ₺ - 3.300 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul Otogari and arriving at Ankara. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Ankara via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Istanbul and Ankara is 553 km. The road distance is 442.5 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Ankara without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs 650 ₺ - 1.200 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Istanbul to Ankara, including transfers.
Istanbul to Ankara bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.
Istanbul to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Ankara is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs 650 ₺ - 1.200 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 650 ₺ - 950 ₺ and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Ankara, Turkey?
Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankara hourly. Tickets cost ₺650–1,100 and the journey takes 4h 29m. Alternatively, Metro Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankara every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₺650–909 and the journey takes 6h 17m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺10,900–11,500
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–9,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–2,100
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepe
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺650–909
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺650–800
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to İstanbul Dudullu bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺220–310
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to Ankara bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺600–900
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from İstanbul to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺563
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Ankara bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Ankara station.
Istanbul to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Ankara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Ankara is 443 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Istanbul to Ankara.
There are 251+ hotels available in Ankara.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Istanbul and Ankara. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.