Istanbul to Ankara by bus
Travelling from Istanbul to Ankara by bus takes about 7h 15m, run by FlixBus. A quicker option we found is flight, at 1h 05m. The bus is still the cheapest.
Recommended route
$47
7h 15m·1 transfer
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
The journey, step by step
- 1busIstanbul → Bursa
FlixBus - 2busBursa → AnkaraFlixBus
bus or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| bus | $47 | 7h 15m | 1 transfer |
| Recommended | $52 | 1h 05m | direct |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Istanbul to Ankara by bus: common questions
How long does Istanbul to Ankara take by bus?
About 7h 15m, 1 transfer.
How much is a bus ticket from Istanbul to Ankara?
The best price in our latest check was €41. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the bus from Istanbul to Ankara?
FlixBus. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the bus or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 1h 05m. The bus wins on price.
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