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Ankara to Istanbul

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ankara to Istanbul

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BlaBlaCar
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BlaBlaCar
Website
5h 25m
Every 3 hours
$13.17
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
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Pegasus Airlines
Website
Turkish Airlines
Website
Fly Armenia Airways
Website
Pegasus Airlines
Website
1h 10m
Every day
$21.66–$152.86
Turkish Airlines
Website
1h 22m
Every day
$45.86–$89.17
Fly Armenia Airways
Website
1h 10m
Every day
$16.56–$216.56
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Website
Istanbul Ulasim
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Turkish Railways (TCDD)
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4h 23m
Hourly
$7.64–$28.02
+90 444 8 233
+90 444 8 233
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Istanbul Ulasim
Website
14 min
Every 10 minutes
$0.48
+90 850 252 88 00
+90 850 252 88 00
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Kamil Koc
Website
Pamukkale
Website
Kale Seyahat
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Metro Turizm
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Varan
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Istanbul Seyahat
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Kamil Koc
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5h 15m
Hourly
$14.01–$20.38
444 0 562
444 0 562
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Pamukkale
Website
5h 15m
Every 3 hours
$14.01–$20.38
0 850 333 35 35
0 850 333 35 35
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Kale Seyahat
Website
6h 24m
3 times a day
$25.20
0850 811 5959
0850 811 5959
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Metro Turizm
Website
5h 15m
Every 4 hours
$14.01–$20.38
0850 222 34 55
0850 222 34 55
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Varan
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6h 15m
Every 4 hours
$16.56–$165.60
0850 577 99 99
0850 577 99 99
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Istanbul Seyahat
Website
7h 15m
Twice daily
$23.38
0850 222 59 59
0850 222 59 59
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Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara to İstanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Ankara to İstanbul is to bus which costs $11.96 - $20.65 and takes 6h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ankara to İstanbul?

The fastest way to get from Ankara to İstanbul is to fly and Metro which takes 4h 23m and costs $35.87 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Ankara and İstanbul?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ankara and arriving at Istanbul Otogari. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Ankara and İstanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Ankara to İstanbul. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Otogar via Söğütlüçeşme and Yenikapi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Ankara to İstanbul?

The distance between Ankara and İstanbul is 560 km. The road distance is 457.7 km.

How do I travel from Ankara to İstanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Ankara to İstanbul without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $7.07 - $23.91 .

How long does it take to get from Ankara to İstanbul?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Ankara to İstanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ankara to İstanbul bus from?

Ankara to İstanbul bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Ankara station.

Where do I catch the Ankara to İstanbul train from?

Ankara to İstanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ankara station.

Train or bus from Ankara to İstanbul?

The best way to get from Ankara to İstanbul is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $7.07 - $23.91 . Alternatively, you can bus via Samandira Tesis, which costs $18.48 - $27.17 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Ankara to İstanbul bus arrive?

Ankara to İstanbul bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Samandira Tesis station.

Where does the Ankara to İstanbul train arrive?

Ankara to İstanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.

Can I drive from Ankara to İstanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Ankara to İstanbul is 458 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Ankara to İstanbul.

Where can I stay near İstanbul?

There are 4684+ hotels available in İstanbul. Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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