There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Balgat by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Pendik
best- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
5h 37m₺763–1,093Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Ankara bus stationbus FlixBus KK0105B / ...
6h 45m₺650–1,700Drive 440 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Balgatcar 440 km
4h 8m₺2,526–3,649Metro 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 25m₺1,953–3,570Train
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain Yht / ...
5h 57m₺863–1,231Bus via Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
6h 48m₺1,229–1,684Metro to Istanbul, fly, line 193 bus
- Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane IST - ESB
- Take the bus from Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı to Ö. Harekat Şehitleri And. İmam Hatip Lis.bus
4h 14m₺12,249–13,749
Istanbul to Balgat by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Balgat is to train via Pendik which costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Balgat is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs 2.500 ₺ - 3.700 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station station and arriving at Ankara bus station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Balgat. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Ankara Gar via Istanbul(Pendik). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Istanbul and Balgat is 509 km. The road distance is 440 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Balgat without a car is to train via Pendik which takes 5h 37m and costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Istanbul to Balgat, including transfers.
Istanbul to Balgat bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul to Balgat train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul(Pendik) station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Balgat is to train via Pendik which takes 5h 37m and costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 650 ₺ - 1.700 ₺ and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Balgat, Turkey?
Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gar hourly. Tickets cost ₺650–950 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Kamil Koç operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Ankara bus station hourly. Tickets cost ₺650–950 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Eight other operators also service this route.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–13,500
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Ankara bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul to Balgat bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at Ankara bus station.
Istanbul to Balgat train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Ankara Gar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Balgat is 440 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Istanbul to Balgat.
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