Ankara to Istanbul Central Bus Station

Ankara to Istanbul Central Bus Station

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Ankara to Istanbul Central Bus Station Schedule

Ankara to Istanbul Central Bus Station Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Nigde Aydoganlar Standard 2X1 00:45 - 07:15TRY 217
Ozlem Cizre Nuh Standard 2X1 03:00 - 09:31$ 16.04
Cayiragasi Vip Standard 2X1 05:00 - 11:30$ 15.88
Sec Turizm Standard 2X2 06:00 - 13:30$ 13.58
Varan Turizm Standard 2X1 09:20 - 16:30$ 22.97
Safa Devran Turizm Standard 2X1 11:00 - 18:05TRY 344
Selcuk Canlar Turizm Standard 2X2 13:00 - 20:30$ 11.38
Es Turizm Standard 2X1 14:30 - 22:35$ 14.76
Varan Turizm Standard 2X1 16:00 - 22:45TRY 321
Varan Turizm Standard 2X1 18:00 - 00:30$ 21.53
Turkish Airlines Economy #TK218321:55 - 23:05$ 47.23
Ses Turizm Standard 2X1 23:50 - 06:35$ 15.37

Transportation from Ankara to Istanbul Central Bus Station

Facts about the transport from Ankara to Istanbul Central Bus Station

Cheapest Transport$5
Fastest Transport1h
Earliest Departure12:15 凌晨
Latest Departure11:59 晚上
Departures per day211
Distance405 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAdiyaman Unal Turizm, Ak Aksu Turizm, Ak Turizm, Ankara As Turizm, As Adana, Astor Seyahat, Baskent Turizm, Ben Turizm, Can Diyarbakir, Divrigi Nazar Turizm, Es Turizm, Gulen Turizm, Has Diyarbakir, Hatay CSR, Hatay Gokbey Seyahat, Hatay Nur Seyahat, Istanbul Seyahat, Kahta Petrol, Lider Elbistan, Lider Vip Travel, Luks Afsinlilar Seyahat, Mersin Nur Turizm, Nigde Inan, Nilufer Turizm, Oncu Seyahat, Oz Gularas, Oz Sivas Huzur, Oz Sivas Turizm, Ozel Diyarbakir, Ozkaymak, Ozlem Batman, Ozlem Cizre Nuh, Ozlem Mardin VIF, Pamukkale Turizm, Pegasus Airlines, RH Turizm, Safa Devran Turizm, Sanal Kirsehir, Selcuk Canlar Turizm, Ses Turizm, Turkish Airlines, Varan Turizm, Yeni Aksaray, Yukseller Aksaray Birlik

Ankara to Istanbul Central Bus Station Destination Reviews

SK
The bus arrived almost 3 hours behind schedule.
Bus Standard 2X1, Astor Seyahat, Oct 1, 2022
DD
Not on schedule departured and arrival as the information. We should arrived at least 2pm but we arrived at 6pm. The officer cant speak english
Bus Standard 2X1, Ozel Diyarbakir, May 27, 2022
AA
Good service's and excellent time
flight Economy, Turkish Airlines, Feb 25, 2022
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How to get from Ankara to Istanbul Central Bus Station

When you want to get from Ankara to Istanbul Central Bus Station, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 37.86. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 4.98.

How far is Ankara from Istanbul Central Bus Station?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Ankara to Istanbul Central Bus Station. Your trip will be a total of 252 miles (405 km). The flying distance is 529 miles (851 km).

How long does it take to get from Ankara to Istanbul Central Bus Station?

The travel time from Ankara to Istanbul Central Bus Station can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 9 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Ankara to Istanbul Central Bus Station?

The cost of the trip from Ankara to Istanbul Central Bus Station varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Ozlem Mardin VIF: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 4.98 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as USD 37.86.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Ankara to Istanbul Central Bus Station:

  • Bus tickets - USD 4.98 to USD 12.45;
  • Plane tickets - USD 15.02 to USD 37.85;

How many trips per day are there between Ankara and Istanbul Central Bus Station?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Buses start plying the route from 00:15 - you can also take a bus as late as 23:59. There are 186 available bus trips every day.
  • Flights from Ankara to Istanbul depart during the day - there are approximately 25 departures a day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Ankara to Istanbul. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 15.02.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Ankara to Istanbul

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Buses

Taking a bus from Ankara to Istanbul is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.
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The most popular transport from Ankara to Istanbul Central Bus Station

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Ankara to Istanbul Central Bus Station? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 94% decided to go for a bus.
  • 6% users took a plane.