Ankara to Istanbul

Ankara to Istanbul

Ankara
Istanbul
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Ankara to Istanbul Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
Hatay Nur Seyahat
Standard 2X1
00:00
09:00
$11.83
Bus
Ali Osman Ulusoy
Standard 2X1
00:19
07:19
$11.83
Flight
AJet
Economy
00:35
05:20
$145.30
Bus
Yukseller Aksaray Birlik
Standard 2X1
00:55
09:55
$9.50
Bus
Varan Turizm
Standard 2X1
01:15
07:15
$13.31
Bus
Can Diyarbakir
Standard 2X1
01:33
07:33
$16.90
Flight
Turkish Airlines
Economy
01:50
03:05
$50.07
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Bus
Varan Turizm
Standard 2X1
02:15
08:15
$19.01
Bus
Lider Istanbul
Standard 2X1
02:31
10:31
$9.50
Bus
Can Diyarbakir
Standard 2X2
02:50
08:50
$16.90
Bus
Yesil Mus Ovasi
Standard 2X1
03:10
09:10
$21.12
Bus
Oz Ercis
Standard 2X1
03:26
10:26
$12.67
Bus
Metro Turizm
Standard 2X1
03:45
11:45
$15.84
Flight
AJet
Economy
04:05
09:00
$194.86
Bus
Oz Ercis
Standard 2X1
04:24
11:24
$9.50
Bus
Villa Seyahat
Standard 2X1
04:40
11:40
$10.56
Bus
Villa Seyahat
Standard 2X1
04:59
11:59
$13.73
Bus
As Kahramanmaras
Standard 2X1
05:15
13:15
$12.67
Bus
Gokbey Seyahat
Standard 2X1
05:31
14:31
$12.67
Flight
Pegasus Airlines
Economy
05:50
07:00
$38.37

How to get from Ankara to Istanbul

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

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Taxi

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 119.94. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 12.15.

How far is Ankara from Istanbul?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Ankara to Istanbul. Your trip will be a total of 373 miles (600 km). The flying distance is 617 miles (992 km).

How long does it take to get from Ankara to Istanbul?

The travel time from Ankara to Istanbul can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 12 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Ankara to Istanbul?

The cost of the trip from Ankara to Istanbul varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Luks Afsinlilar Seyahat: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 12.15 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 119.94.

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

  • Bus tickets - USD 12.15 to USD 26.72;
  • Plane tickets - USD 27.82 to USD 119.93;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 439.38 to USD 624.71.

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

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 306 available bus trips every day.
  • Flights from Ankara to Istanbul depart during the day - there are approximately 32 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 27.82.

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

Ajet, 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.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Ankara to Istanbul. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 439.38.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator..

The most popular transport from Ankara to Istanbul

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Ankara to Istanbul? 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:

  • 91% decided to go for a bus.
  • 8% users took a plane.
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Ankara to Istanbul

Facts about the transport from Ankara to Istanbul

Cheapest Transport$13
Fastest Transport1h 10m
Earliest Departure12:10 AM
Latest Departure11:59 PM
Departures per day338
Distance600 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAdiyaman Unal Turizm, Ajet, Aksu Turizm, Ali Osman Ulusoy, Ben Turizm, Can Diyarbakir, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Elazig Hazar Turizm, Elazig Murat Turizm, Has Diyarbakir, Has Karayolu, Hatay CSR, Hatay Nur Seyahat, Istanbul Seyahat, Lider Elbistan, Lider Vip Travel, Luks Afsinlilar Seyahat, Luks Erzincan Seyahat, Luks Kahramanmaras Turizm, Luks Mersin Turizm, Malatya Kayisikent, Malatya Medine, Martur Turizm, Mersin Nur Turizm, Mersin Seyahat, Metro Turizm, My Cab, Nigde Aydogan, Nigde Inan, Oncu Seyahat, Oz Diyarbakir, Oz Ercis, Oz Gularas, Oz Sivas Turizm, Ozlem Mardin VIF, Pegasus Airlines, Sanal Kirsehir, Sec Turizm, Selcuk Canlar Turizm, Star Diyarbakir, Suha Turizm, Turkish Airlines, Varan Turizm, Yeni Aksaray, Yeni Diyarbakir Seyahat, Yeni Sivas Turizm, Yukseller Aksaray Birlik