Ankara to Istanbul Trip Overview

Istanbul to Ankara
Distance
379 km (236.9 miles)
Price range
US$9-US$1,814
Ride Duration Range
1h 5m-9h
Earliest Departure
21:00
Latest Departure
23:00
Most Popular Operator

Elazig Murat Turizm

Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.

Travel Schedule Options from Ankara to Istanbul

by bus,flight,minivan

Cheapest

Standard Bus

by Siirt Has

05:00

9h

14:00

Ankara, Turkey

Istanbul, Turkey

from

US$10

Fastest

Economy Flight

by Ajet

11:50

1h 5m

12:55

Ankara, Turkey

Istanbul, Turkey

from

US$25

Standard Bus

by Luks Erzincan Seyahat

03:15

7h

10:15

Ankara, Turkey

Istanbul, Turkey

from

US$15

Economy Flight

by Valuair

11:50

1h 5m

12:55

Ankara, Turkey

Istanbul, Turkey

from

US$28

VIP Minivan

by Ozansoy Transfer

00:00

5h

05:00

Ankara, Turkey

Istanbul, Turkey

Private transfer

US$596

Cheapest

Standard Bus

by Siirt Has

from

US$10

05:00

9h

14:00

Ankara, Turkey

Istanbul, Turkey

Fastest

Economy Flight

by Ajet

from

US$25

11:50

1h 5m

12:55

Ankara, Turkey

Istanbul, Turkey

Standard Bus

by Luks Erzincan Seyahat

from

US$15

03:15

7h

10:15

Ankara, Turkey

Istanbul, Turkey

Economy Flight

by Valuair

from

US$28

11:50

1h 5m

12:55

Ankara, Turkey

Istanbul, Turkey

VIP Minivan

by Ozansoy Transfer

Private transfer

US$596

00:00

5h

05:00

Ankara, Turkey

Istanbul, Turkey

Taking a bus from Ankara to Istanbul

Fastest bus: 4h

Cheapest bus: US$9

The fastest: 4h

The cheapest: US$9

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The fastest: 5h

The cheapest: US$596

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

TV

Wifi

Food

The fastest: 1h 5m

The cheapest: US$22

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About the ride from Ankara to Istanbul

Ankara to Istanbul Route Information

The distance between Ankara and Istanbul is 237 miles, or approximately 379 kilometers.

There are 3 ways to get from Ankara to Istanbul, including minivan,flight,bus.

The earliest departure leaves at 21:00 and has a duration of 7 hours.

The fastest way to travel is by flight, which takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.

Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.

Ankara to Istanbul by minivan

  • Starting Price: US$596
  • 142 departures a day, or 994 departures a week

The only travel class available is VIP.

Each minivan ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all minivan options.

Ankara to Istanbul by flight

  • Starting Price: US$22
  • 115 departures a day, or 805 departures a week

The only travel class available is Economy.

Each flight ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all flight options.

Ankara to Istanbul by bus

  • Starting Price: US$9
  • 809 departures a day, or 5663 departures a week

There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: Standard and Economy.

Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.

Companies Operating from Ankara to Istanbul

Ozansoy Transfer

Average time

5h

Average price

US$596

Pegasus Airlines

Average time

1h 10m

Average price

US$26 - US$76

Oz Sivas Turizm

Average time

7h - 8h

Average price

US$11 - US$18

Istanbul Seyahat

Average time

7h - 9h

Average price

US$14 - US$20

Popular stations and stops in Ankara and Istanbul

Arrival stations in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Questions & Answers for Traveling from Ankara to Istanbul

What is the most popular transportation service from Ankara to Istanbul?

The most popular transportation service from Ankara to Istanbul is Minivan by Ozansoy Transfer

What is the distance between Ankara to Istanbul?

You can expect a journey of around 379 km (Air) when traveling from Ankara to Istanbul.

What is the fastest transportation service from Ankara to Istanbul?

Flight by Valuair is the fastest transportation from Ankara to Istanbul, completing the journey in 1h 5m.

What is the cheapest transport option from Ankara and Istanbul?

For budget-conscious travelers, Bus by Corum Lider Seyahat is the most affordable option from Ankara to Istanbul, costing around US$9.

Who are the service providers on this route?

When traveling from Ankara to Istanbul, you can choose from several provider, such as

MINIVAN:  Ozansoy Transfer

FLIGHT:  Pegasus Airlines | Valuair | Turkish Airlines | Ajet

BUS:  Oz Sivas Turizm | Pamukkale Turizm | Istanbul Seyahat | Nilufer Turizm

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