Istanbul to Ankara by bus
Travelling from Istanbul to Ankara by bus takes about 4h 15m, run by Metro Turizm. A quicker option we found is flight, at 1h. The bus is still the cheapest.
A closer look at the Bus journey
What follows describes one observed route. It does not mean this is the fastest option on the line.
- Ticket price
- €19
- Total journey
- 4h 15m
- Change
- direct
- Operator
- Metro Turizm
Omio catalogue, Oct 12 · For the route, not a chosen day
The journey, step by step
- 1İstanbul Dudullu to Ankara
Metro Turizm4h 15mThe exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.
Departures from Istanbul to Ankara
FlixBus runs 117 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:15 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 117 | 00:15 | 23:59 |
| Varan Turizm, Yeni Sivas Turizm, Villa Seyahat | 24 | 00:20 | 18:00 |
| Metro Turizm | 24 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:15
- 00:20
- 00:45
- 01:00
- 01:15
- 01:20
- 01:30
- 01:45
- 01:50
- 02:20
- 02:30
- 02:45
- 02:50
- 03:15
- 03:45
- 04:15
- 04:20
- 05:00
- 05:20
- 05:30
- 05:45
- 05:50
- 06:45
- 06:50
- 07:00
- 07:15
- 07:20
- 08:00
- 08:15
- 08:20
- 08:35
- 08:45
- 09:30
- 09:45
- 09:50
- 10:00
- 10:20
- 10:50
- 11:15
- 11:20
- 11:35
- 11:45
- 12:15
- 12:20
- 12:30
- 12:35
- 12:45
- 12:50
- 13:00
- 13:20
- 13:30
- 13:45
- 13:50
- 14:00
- 14:15
- 14:20
- 14:21
- 14:45
- 14:55
- 15:15
- 15:20
- 15:35
- 15:40
- 15:45
- 15:46
- 16:20
- 16:21
- 16:45
- 16:55
- 17:00
- 17:01
- 17:15
- 17:20
- 17:21
- 17:30
- 17:45
- 17:55
- 18:00
- 18:20
- 18:40
- 18:45
- 18:46
- 19:20
- 19:45
- 19:50
- 20:01
- 20:20
- 20:21
- 20:45
- 20:50
- 21:00
- 21:15
- 21:19
- 21:20
- 21:45
- 21:46
- 22:00
- 22:15
- 22:20
- 22:44
- 22:45
- 22:50
- 23:00
- 23:20
- 23:30
- 23:45
- 23:50
- 23:59
All departuresVaran Turizm, Yeni Sivas Turizm, Villa Seyahat
- 00:20
- 01:00
- 01:20
- 01:30
- 01:50
- 02:30
- 02:50
- 05:30
- 05:50
- 07:00
- 07:20
- 08:00
- 08:20
- 10:00
- 10:20
- 12:30
- 12:50
- 14:00
- 14:20
- 15:30
- 15:50
- 17:00
- 17:20
- 18:00
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.
Bus facts for this route
These come from the timetables and station records we hold for the bus only. A line we cannot back with data is left out.
- Departs from
- İstanbul Esenler Otogarı
- Bus operators
- Varan Turizm, Yeni Sivas Turizm, Villa Seyahat, FlixBus, Metro Turizm
- Timetable
- First bus at 00:15, last at 23:59, 117 a day with FlixBus.
- Good to know
- Direct bus, no change on the way.
Before you travel
Seats and the service
Seat selection, breaks and the exact timetable vary by operator. Traffic and road conditions can change the journey time.
Baggage and ticket conditions
Baggage allowance and ticket conditions depend on the provider you choose and the fare type. This record holds neither, so check the change and cancellation terms before you buy.
Accessibility
Accessibility services and facilities are not in this record. Contact the operator before travelling for current information.
Other ways to travel
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €29Checked Oct 9 | 1hFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €39Reading date not recorded | 4h 15mdirect | See Train details |
- Flight€29Checked Oct 91h · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€39Reading date not recorded4h 15m · directSee Train details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
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. The first row books at 12Go. The other links here open at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 6h 25m€19Book
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 12
Direct trips Istanbul to Ankara, next 5 days
Departure times and prices as Omio last listed them. Every row opens the booking for that trip.
Mon, Oct 12
- 10:00 → 16:45Bus · FlixBus · 6h 45m€21Book
- 10:20 → 16:45Bus · FlixBus · 6h 25m€21Book
- 12:00 → 18:45Bus · FlixBus · 6h 45m€21Book
- 12:20 → 18:45Bus · FlixBus · 6h 25m€21Book
- 13:30 → 20:15Bus · FlixBus · 6h 45m€21Book
- 13:50 → 20:15Bus · FlixBus · 6h 25m€21Book
- 15:00 → 21:45Bus · FlixBus · 6h 45m€21Book
- 15:20 → 21:45Bus · FlixBus · 6h 25m€21Book
Tue, Oct 13
- 00:20 → 09:40Bus · FlixBus · 9h 20m€19Book
- 01:00 → 07:45Bus · FlixBus · 6h 45m€21Book
- 01:20 → 07:45Bus · FlixBus · 6h 25m€21Book
- 02:00 → 11:10Bus · FlixBus · 9h 10m€19Book
- 02:20 → 11:10Bus · FlixBus · 8h 50m€19Book
- 05:30 → 12:15Bus · FlixBus · 6h 45m€21Book
- 05:50 → 12:15Bus · FlixBus · 6h 25m€21Book
- 07:00 → 16:40Bus · FlixBus · 9h 40m€19Book
Wed, Oct 14
- 00:20 → 09:40Bus · FlixBus · 9h 20m€23Book
- 01:00 → 07:45Bus · FlixBus · 6h 45m€25Book
- 01:20 → 07:45Bus · FlixBus · 6h 25m€25Book
- 02:00 → 11:10Bus · FlixBus · 9h 10m€23Book
- 02:20 → 11:10Bus · FlixBus · 8h 50m€23Book
- 05:30 → 12:15Bus · FlixBus · 6h 45m€25Book
- 05:50 → 12:15Bus · FlixBus · 6h 25m€25Book
- 07:00 → 16:40Bus · FlixBus · 9h 40m€23Book
Thu, Oct 15
- 00:20 → 09:40Bus · FlixBus · 9h 20m€19Book
- 01:00 → 07:45Bus · FlixBus · 6h 45m€21Book
- 01:20 → 07:45Bus · FlixBus · 6h 25m€21Book
- 01:30 → 08:15Bus · FlixBus · 6h 45m€25Book
- 01:50 → 08:15Bus · FlixBus · 6h 25m€25Book
- 02:00 → 11:10Bus · FlixBus · 9h 10m€19Book
- 02:20 → 11:10Bus · FlixBus · 8h 50m€19Book
- 05:30 → 12:15Bus · FlixBus · 6h 45m€21Book
Fri, Oct 16
- 00:20 → 09:40Bus · FlixBus · 9h 20m€19Book
- 01:00 → 07:45Bus · FlixBus · 6h 45m€21Book
- 01:20 → 07:45Bus · FlixBus · 6h 25m€21Book
- 02:00 → 11:10Bus · FlixBus · 9h 10m€19Book
- 02:20 → 11:10Bus · FlixBus · 8h 50m€19Book
- 05:30 → 12:15Bus · FlixBus · 6h 45m€21Book
- 05:50 → 12:15Bus · FlixBus · 6h 25m€21Book
- 07:00 → 14:00Bus · FlixBus · 7h€21Book
Times and prices checked on Mon, Oct 12.
Istanbul to Ankara by bus: common questions
How long does Istanbul to Ankara take by bus?
About 4h 15m, with no transfer.
How much is a bus ticket from Istanbul to Ankara?
Omio publishes €19 for this route. It describes the route rather than a particular day, and it can change.
Who runs the bus from Istanbul to Ankara?
Metro Turizm. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the bus or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 1h. The bus wins on price.
Where else this route goes
Route guides
- Istanbul Ankara bus
- Istanbul to Ankara by bus
- bus ticket Istanbul to Ankara
- how long is the bus from Istanbul to Ankara