Travel optionsfrom Istanbul to Ankara
You can get from Istanbul to Ankara by train, bus or flight.
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To get from Istanbul to Ankara on Oct 19 we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information to Ankara from Istanbul
 | Distance | 218 miles (351 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Flight or bus |
 | Ticket price range | $23 - $24 |
 | Cheapest mode | Bus • $23 (€19) • 4 h 45 min |
 | Fastest mode | Flight • $24 (€20) • 1 h 5 min |
 | Popular travel companies | pegasus or Flixbus |
Travel 218 miles (351 km) by flight or bus to Ankara from Istanbul. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 5 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $23 (€19). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are pegasus or Flixbus among others. Travelers can even take a direct flight or bus from Istanbul to Ankara.
Travel Tips
You can travel between Istanbul and Ankara 2 different ways: flight or bus.
The cheapest way to travel to Ankara from Istanbul is by taking a bus with an average price of $23 (€19).
This is compared to other travel options to Ankara:
Taking a bus is about $1 (€1) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $24 (€20) for this route.
The fastest way to get to Ankara from Istanbul is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 5 min.
Other travel options to Ankara can usually take longer:
In comparison, getting to Ankara by bus can take on average 4 h 45 min.
The distance is approximately 218 miles (351 km) from Istanbul to Ankara.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Istanbul to Ankara:
- Most travelers take a flight from Istanbul Airport to Ankara Esenboga International Airport.
- Most travelers board their bus from Istanbul, Büyük Otogari and arrive in Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Istanbul to Ankara, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Pegasus can get you to Ankara by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with pegasus from Istanbul to Ankara for $24 (€20) on Omio.
- Flixbus can get you to Ankara by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Flixbus from Istanbul to Ankara for $23 (€19) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Istanbul to Ankara with the following travel companies:
- You can book a direct flight with pegasus.
- You can travel directly by bus with Flixbus.
Direct services to Ankara tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
Before traveling from Istanbul to Ankara, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
- A plane ticket for this route costs on average $24 (€20) one way.
- A bus ticket is costing on average $23 (€19) one way for this route.
But we recommend booking Istanbul to Ankara tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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