How to get from Istanbul to Ankara
A real 1-leg route: train. Door to door 4h 15m, from €17.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Ankara. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 15m by train 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.
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.
- 1Istanbul → Ankaratrain
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.·4h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Istanbul to Ankara prices by travel date
Gold is the cheapest day we found. Tap a day and the panel and the button lock to that date.
4 ways from Istanbul to Ankara: flight, train, bus, ferry
How the trip from Istanbul to Ankara works
Start with a TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. train from Istanbul to Ankara, about 4h 15m. In total it's roughly €17 over 4h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Ankara
DepartureIstanbulWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
- Bus· 6h 24mfrom €19Omio
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
Who runs Istanbul to Ankara
On this route you travel with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
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 train, with no transfer.
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?+−
The best price in our latest search was €17. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Istanbul to Ankara?+−
On this route you travel with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş..
Can you get from Istanbul to Ankara without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by train 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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