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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Istanbul to Ankara among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from Kč487. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč487, and a flight costs an average of Kč629.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Istanbul to Ankara among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from Kč372. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč372, and a flight costs an average of Kč575.
Distance: 218 miles (352 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
Kč561 Average price Cheapest | Kč1160 Average price | Kč1700 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 44m Average total duration 7h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Kč504 Average price Cheapest | Kč2479 Average price | Kč1700 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 54m Average total duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Istanbul to Ankara:
A bus is Kč599 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Istanbul to Ankara costing on average Kč1160.
Other travel options to Ankara take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 14m.
This is compared to other travel options from Istanbul to Ankara:
A bus is Kč1975 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Istanbul to Ankara costing on average Kč2479.
Other travel options to Ankara take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 24m.
Travel optionsfrom Istanbul to Ankara
How to get from Istanbul to Ankara by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Istanbul to Ankara is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus12:20 AM6h24İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı6:44 AMAnkara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇Kč4871One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus12:20 AM6h24İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı6:44 AMAnkara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇Kč4871One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- PC26649:35 AM1h00Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport10:35 AMAnkara Esenboga International AirportKč8091One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus9:20 PM6h25İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı3:45 AMAnkara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇Kč4871One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:20 AM6h25İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı7:45 AMAnkara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇Kč4871One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:20 PM6h25İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı5:45 AMAnkara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇Kč4871One-way0 transfers
- PC267611:10 PM1h00Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport12:10 AMAnkara Esenboga International AirportKč8091One-way0 transfers
- PC26685:20 PM1h00Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport6:20 PMAnkara Esenboga International AirportKč8091One-way0 transfers
- PC266612:15 PM1h00Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport1:15 PMAnkara Esenboga International AirportKč8091One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Istanbul to Ankara:
A bus is Kč599 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Istanbul to Ankara costing on average Kč1160.
Other travel options to Ankara take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 14m.
- Around 44 buses per day.
- Around 23 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Istanbul and Ankara as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Istanbul Airport and arrive in Ankara Esenboga International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) and arrive in Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇.
- Travel with Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, AJet to go to Ankara by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Has Turizm, Kale Seyahat, Varan Turizm to go to Ankara by bus.
- 21 direct flights per day with Pegasus, Turkish Airlines.
- 44 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Has Turizm, Kale Seyahat, Varan Turizm.
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