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Ankara bus station to Istanbul

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4 h 29 min
445 km.
from $24
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Six ways to Travel from Ankara Bus Station to Istanbul

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Cheapest
By car (445 km)
4 h 29 min
445 km.
from $24
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Plane to Istanbul (Istanbul New Airport)
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Rideshare
4 h 29 min
445 km.
from $16.93
Bus, Plane (Fly to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport)
4 h 18 min
347 km.
from $37.72
Bus
6 h 50 min
348 km.
from $33.67
Bus, Plane (Fly to Istanbul)
4 h 5 min
347 km.
from $51.79

Transport providers

Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$21.66–$152.86

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.86–$89.17

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$216.56

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Ankara to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.64–$28.02
Train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapi
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.66–$2.42

Istanbul Ulasim

Phone:
+90 850 252 88 00
Email:
Website:
metro.istanbul/
Train from Gayrettepe to Vezneciler
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.48

Bus operators

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.01–$20.38
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.92–$12.74

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Ankara to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.01–$25.48

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara bus station to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Ankara bus station to Istanbul is to train which costs $6.52 - $23.91 and takes 5h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ankara bus station to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Ankara bus station to Istanbul is to fly and Metro which takes 4h 5m and costs $35.87 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Ankara bus station and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Ankara bus station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Istanbul Otogari via Samandira Tesis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Ankara bus station to Istanbul?

The distance between Ankara bus station and Istanbul is 561 km. The road distance is 445.8 km.

How do I travel from Ankara bus station to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Ankara bus station to Istanbul without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs $6.52 - $23.91 .

How long does it take to get from Ankara bus station to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Ankara bus station to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ankara bus station to Istanbul bus from?

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

Train or bus from Ankara bus station to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Ankara bus station to Istanbul is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs $6.52 - $23.91 . Alternatively, you can bus via Istanbul Samandira Tesis, which costs $18.48 - $31.52 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Ankara bus station to Istanbul bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ankara bus station and Istanbul?

It is currently 17:21 at both, Ankara bus station and Istanbul.

Can I drive from Ankara bus station to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Ankara bus station to Istanbul is 446 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Ankara bus station to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4660+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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