How to get from Istanbul to Ankara
- 355 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h
- 124 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
4h 15m
direct
Bus
€16
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Ankara. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 15m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 355 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
355 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €25Checked Sep 23 | 1hFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €39Reading date not recorded | 4h 15mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €19Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 4h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€25Checked Sep 231h · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€39Reading date not recorded4h 15m · directSee Train details
- Bus€19Omio catalogue, Sep 254h 15m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Ankara: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1İstanbul Dudullu → Ankarabus
Metro Turizm·4h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateWhich date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
- 1 Thu€16Cheapest found
- 2 Fri€16Cheapest found
- 3 Sat€16Cheapest found
- 6 Tue€16Cheapest found
- 7 Wed€16Cheapest found
- 8 Thu€16Cheapest found
- 9 Fri€16Cheapest found
- 18 Sun€21
- 19 Mon€16Cheapest found
- 20 Tue€16Cheapest found
- 21 Wed€16Cheapest found
- 22 Thu€16Cheapest found
- 23 Fri€16Cheapest found
- 24 Sat€16Cheapest found
- 25 Sun€16Cheapest found
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Istanbul to Ankara
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€25Departures from Istanbul to Ankara
FlixBus runs 124 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:15 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 124 | 00:15 | 23:59 |
| TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.train | 17 | 05:30 | 22:00 |
| Metro Turizmbus | 24 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 6h 24m€19Book
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
Metro Turizmİstanbul Dudullu-AnkaraBook →
Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Ankara Esenboğa AirportSee live options and dates →
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Istanbul-AnkaraBook →On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, Pegasus Airlines, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Ankara works
Start with a Metro Turizm bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Ankara, about 4h 15m. In total it's roughly €16 over 4h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Istanbul to Ankara: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Ankara?
The most useful route takes about 4h 15m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Istanbul to Ankara?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:15 and the last at 23:59, from İstanbul Dudullu, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Istanbul to Ankara?
124 a day with FlixBus, between 00:15 and 23:59.
Which station does the bus from Istanbul to Ankara leave from?
İstanbul Dudullu with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Istanbul to Ankara?
The first train with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. leaves at 05:30 and the last at 22:00, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Istanbul to Ankara?
17 a day with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., between 05:30 and 22:00.
How far is Ankara from Istanbul?
About 355 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Ankara cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €16 to €21. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Istanbul to Ankara?
On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, Pegasus Airlines, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş..
Can you get from Istanbul to Ankara without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 4h 15m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Ankara?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Metro Turizm
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026