Ankara to Istanbul by ferry

Travelling from Ankara to Istanbul by ferry takes about 8h, run by FlixBus, İDO. A quicker option we found is flight, at 1h 05m.

Recommended route
$51
8h·1 transfer
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The journey, step by step

  1. 1busAnkara BursaFlixBus
  2. 2ferryBursa IstanbulİDO

ferry or flight?

TransportPriceDurationTransfers
ferry$518h1 transfer
Recommended$311h 05mdirect

All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.

Ankara to Istanbul by ferry: common questions

How long does Ankara to Istanbul take by ferry?

About 8h, 1 transfer.

How much is a ferry ticket from Ankara to Istanbul?

The best price in our latest check was $51. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.

Who runs the ferry from Ankara to Istanbul?

FlixBus, İDO. You buy the ticket directly from them.

Is the ferry or the flight better?

The flight is faster at 1h 05m. It is cheaper too, at $31.

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