Travel Istanbul to Ankara

Istanbul to Ankara

Traveling between Istanbul and Ankara offers several transport choices, and you’ll find their schedules, journey times and prices outlined below.

Travel options for Istanbul to Ankara

Travel from Istanbul to Ankara and save with a bus for 498 TRY, or reach your destination faster by flight in 1 hour.

Bus from Istanbul to Ankara

Buses depart regularly from multiple stations, including Alibeykoy Bus Station, Istanbul, Atasehir Dudullu Bus Station, Istanbul, Harem Bus Station, Istanbul, Dudullu Castle, Istanbul and others, with the first trip of the day at 00:00, from Istanbul, allowing you to plan your journey to Ankara at a suitable time. The ride takes around 5 hours to reach multiple stations, including Ankara Asti Bus Station, Altindag, Ankara, Sogutozu Cep Terminal, Ankara and others with fares starting from 498 TRY. Make sure to reserve your seat in advance book your ticket.

Prices: 498 TRY

Duration: 5h – 12h ⏱

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Flight from Istanbul to Ankara

Choosing to fly is the quickest way to travel from Istanbul to Ankara. Departures take place from SAW Sabiha Gokcen Airport, Istanbul or IST Istanbul International Airport, and after a flight time of around 1 hour, you will arrive at ESB Ankara Airport. Air travel is especially practical for longer routes, with ticket prices starting from 837 TRY. Full flight information and booking options are available through the complete flight listing.

Prices: 837 TRY

Duration: 1h – 1h 15m ⏱

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Combined from Istanbul to Ankara

Start your journey from SAW Sabiha Gokcen Airport, Istanbul to reach ESB Ankara Airport via combined routes linking Istanbul and Ankara. The trip usually takes around 12 hours 5 minutes with fares starting from 4,337 TRY. Make sure to book your seat in advance book your travel.

Prices: 4,337 TRY

Duration: 12h 5m – 15h ⏱

Journey with combined from Istanbul to Ankara for 4337 TRY

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Charter from Istanbul to Ankara

For a door-to-door experience, travel from Istanbul to Ankara with a private transfer. The journey usually takes around 4 hours with fares starting from 20,797 TRY. Book your ride.

Prices: 20,797 TRY

Duration: 4h – 4h 51m ⏱

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Distance Istanbul to Ankara

The distance between Istanbul and Ankara is 349.6 kilometers.

Istanbul to Ankara Transportation Comparison

Compare transport options side by side using key travel metrics to find the best way to get from Istanbul to Ankara

Bus
Flight
Combined
Charter
Average price
795 TRY
2,988 TRY
4,337 TRY
25,687 TRY
Cheapest price
498 TRY
837 TRY
4,337 TRY
20,797 TRY
Average duration
7h 53m
1h 07m
13h 32m
4h 34m
Minimum duration
5h 00m
1h 00m
12h 05m
4h 00m
Number of departures
259
30
2
3
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Bus Routes & Schedules from Istanbul to Ankara

To reach Ankara by bus from Istanbul, several departure and arrival stations are available along the route rather than a single fixed stop. The total travel time depends on the combination of bus stops used, though most services take around 5h to 12h. Buses operate throughout the day within a shared timetable, starting from 00:00 and continuing until 23:59. Ticket prices generally begin at 498 to 1,425 TRY and may vary slightly depending on the service and boarding point. Checking the complete bus timetable for Istanbul to Ankara allows you to understand which stations are served, how long each option takes and which departures best fit your travel plans.

Departure stations
Alibeykoy Bus Station, Istanbul
Atasehir Dudullu Bus Station, Istanbul
Harem Bus Station, Istanbul
Dudullu Castle, Istanbul
Sultanbeyli Bus Station, Istanbul
Nilufer Turizm Dudullu Terminal, Istanbul
Istanbul Central Bus Station
Atasehir Bus Stop, Istanbul
Arrival stations
Ankara Asti Bus Station
Altindag, Ankara
Sogutozu Cep Terminal, Ankara

Bus Timetable: Alibeykoy Bus Station, Istanbul → Altindag, Ankara

  • 00:45 09:45 9h 1425 TRY
  • 09:20 20:20 11h 1425 TRY
  • 10:20 20:20 10h 1425 TRY
  • 12:20 22:20 10h 1425 TRY
  • 21:50 06:50 9h 1425 TRY
  • 23:49 08:49 9h 1425 TRY

Bus Timetable: Alibeykoy Bus Station, Istanbul → Ankara Asti Bus Station

  • 00:15 07:15 7h 561 TRY
  • 00:19 08:19 8h 687 TRY
  • 00:20 08:20 8h 750 TRY
  • 00:29 08:29 8h 625 TRY
  • 00:30 07:30 7h 687 TRY
  • 00:50 07:50 7h 875 TRY
  • 01:20 10:20 9h 750 TRY
  • 01:30 08:30 7h 750 TRY
  • 02:30 10:30 8h 625 TRY
  • 05:15 13:15 8h 498 TRY
  • 05:20 15:20 10h 1062 TRY
  • 07:20 15:20 8h 625 TRY
  • 08:20 16:20 8h 750 TRY
  • 08:30 16:30 8h 625 TRY
  • 09:00 17:00 8h 598 TRY
  • 09:01 17:01 8h 598 TRY
  • 09:15 17:15 8h 498 TRY
  • 09:20 18:20 9h 625 TRY
  • 09:50 18:50 9h 687 TRY
  • 11:20 19:20 8h 750 TRY
  • 11:49 20:49 9h 750 TRY
  • 12:20 21:20 9h 750 TRY
  • 12:45 21:45 9h 625 TRY
  • 12:50 20:50 8h 1250 TRY
  • 13:20 21:20 8h 750 TRY
  • 13:23 21:23 8h 687 TRY
  • 13:50 22:50 9h 750 TRY
  • 14:48 23:48 9h 787 TRY
  • 15:20 22:20 7h 812 TRY
  • 15:45 23:45 8h 937 TRY
  • 15:50 00:50 9h 750 TRY
  • 16:15 01:15 9h 625 TRY
  • 16:20 01:20 9h 562 TRY
  • 16:50 00:50 8h 750 TRY
  • 17:00 01:00 8h 750 TRY
  • 17:50 02:50 9h 750 TRY
  • 19:15 03:15 8h 937 TRY
  • 19:20 03:20 8h 750 TRY
  • 20:15 04:15 8h 498 TRY
  • 20:20 04:20 8h 1250 TRY
  • 20:29 04:29 8h 598 TRY
  • 20:30 05:30 9h 625 TRY
  • 21:20 04:20 7h 875 TRY
  • 21:25 04:25 7h 687 TRY
  • 21:50 05:50 8h 562 TRY
  • 22:00 05:00 7h 625 TRY
  • 22:45 06:45 8h 561 TRY
  • 22:50 06:50 8h 687 TRY
  • 23:00 07:00 8h 750 TRY
  • 23:15 07:15 8h 625 TRY
  • 23:20 06:20 7h 1062 TRY
  • 23:50 07:50 8h 750 TRY
  • 23:59 08:59 9h 787 TRY

Bus Timetable: Alibeykoy Bus Station, Istanbul → Sogutozu Cep Terminal, Ankara

  • 00:15 08:15 8h 937 TRY
  • 00:20 07:20 7h 1062 TRY
  • 05:20 14:20 9h 1062 TRY
  • 11:20 18:20 7h 1062 TRY
  • 13:20 20:20 7h 937 TRY
  • 21:20 05:20 8h 937 TRY
  • 23:20 06:20 7h 1062 TRY

Bus Timetable: Atasehir Bus Stop, Istanbul → Ankara Asti Bus Station

  • 00:45 06:45 6h 1062 TRY
  • 01:45 07:45 6h 1062 TRY
  • 06:45 14:45 8h 1062 TRY
  • 11:00 21:00 10h 625 TRY
  • 12:45 18:45 6h 1062 TRY
  • 14:30 00:30 10h 625 TRY

Bus Timetable: Atasehir Bus Stop, Istanbul → Sogutozu Cep Terminal, Ankara

  • 00:45 06:45 6h 1062 TRY
  • 01:45 06:45 5h 1062 TRY
  • 06:45 14:45 8h 1062 TRY
  • 12:45 18:45 6h 1062 TRY

Bus Timetable: Atasehir Dudullu Bus Station, Istanbul → Ankara Asti Bus Station

  • 00:00 08:00 8h 625 TRY
  • 00:30 07:30 7h 875 TRY
  • 00:45 06:45 6h 937 TRY
  • 01:00 10:00 9h 787 TRY
  • 01:14 08:14 7h 625 TRY
  • 01:15 08:15 7h 750 TRY
  • 01:30 09:30 8h 750 TRY
  • 01:45 08:45 7h 622 TRY
  • 02:00 09:00 7h 750 TRY
  • 02:30 10:30 8h 750 TRY
  • 02:40 08:40 6h 812 TRY
  • 02:45 09:45 7h 750 TRY
  • 09:45 16:45 7h 750 TRY
  • 10:30 18:30 8h 625 TRY
  • 10:45 18:45 8h 750 TRY
  • 11:15 17:15 6h 937 TRY
  • 11:16 19:16 8h 875 TRY
  • 11:30 19:30 8h 625 TRY
  • 11:31 18:31 7h 700 TRY
  • 12:45 20:45 8h 750 TRY
  • 13:14 21:14 8h 750 TRY
  • 13:15 20:15 7h 812 TRY
  • 13:40 20:40 7h 625 TRY
  • 13:45 20:45 7h 750 TRY
  • 14:00 22:00 8h 625 TRY
  • 14:31 02:31 12h 625 TRY
  • 14:45 22:45 8h 750 TRY
  • 14:55 22:55 8h 750 TRY
  • 15:15 23:15 8h 750 TRY
  • 15:45 22:45 7h 687 TRY
  • 16:30 23:30 7h 750 TRY
  • 16:40 22:40 6h 812 TRY
  • 17:00 00:00 7h 750 TRY
  • 17:15 01:15 8h 750 TRY
  • 17:30 00:30 7h 625 TRY
  • 17:45 00:45 7h 562 TRY
  • 18:00 01:00 7h 625 TRY
  • 18:15 02:15 8h 750 TRY
  • 18:30 01:30 7h 750 TRY
  • 19:15 02:15 7h 750 TRY
  • 20:45 04:45 8h 750 TRY
  • 21:35 04:35 7h 750 TRY
  • 21:45 05:45 8h 625 TRY
  • 22:30 04:30 6h 875 TRY
  • 22:35 05:35 7h 562 TRY
  • 22:45 05:45 7h 937 TRY
  • 23:00 06:00 7h 625 TRY
  • 23:15 06:15 7h 875 TRY
  • 23:50 07:50 8h 812 TRY
  • 23:55 06:55 7h 598 TRY
  • 23:59 07:59 8h 750 TRY

Bus Timetable: Atasehir Dudullu Bus Station, Istanbul → Sogutozu Cep Terminal, Ankara

  • 00:45 06:45 6h 937 TRY
  • 01:45 07:45 6h 937 TRY
  • 14:45 20:45 6h 937 TRY
  • 22:45 04:45 6h 937 TRY

Bus Timetable: Dudullu Castle, Istanbul → Ankara Asti Bus Station

  • 01:00 08:00 7h 687 TRY
  • 09:45 17:45 8h 687 TRY
  • 14:30 21:30 7h 750 TRY
  • 19:30 02:30 7h 750 TRY
  • 21:30 04:30 7h 687 TRY
  • 22:00 05:00 7h 750 TRY
  • 23:30 06:30 7h 750 TRY

Bus Timetable: Harem Bus Station, Istanbul → Ankara Asti Bus Station

  • 00:30 07:30 7h 875 TRY
  • 10:01 19:01 9h 875 TRY
  • 10:31 17:31 7h 598 TRY
  • 10:32 17:32 7h 598 TRY
  • 12:00 19:00 7h 750 TRY
  • 12:15 20:15 8h 750 TRY
  • 12:25 20:25 8h 625 TRY
  • 12:30 21:30 9h 750 TRY
  • 13:30 20:30 7h 625 TRY
  • 13:45 22:45 9h 875 TRY
  • 14:00 23:00 9h 1250 TRY
  • 14:30 21:30 7h 750 TRY
  • 15:00 22:00 7h 999 TRY
  • 16:00 01:00 9h 875 TRY
  • 16:30 00:30 8h 562 TRY
  • 16:31 01:31 9h 625 TRY
  • 16:45 00:45 8h 750 TRY
  • 17:00 01:00 8h 612 TRY
  • 19:45 03:45 8h 625 TRY
  • 20:00 04:00 8h 750 TRY
  • 20:30 04:30 8h 625 TRY
  • 21:30 06:30 9h 1250 TRY
  • 21:45 04:45 7h 875 TRY
  • 22:00 05:00 7h 598 TRY
  • 22:01 05:01 7h 598 TRY
  • 22:15 06:15 8h 875 TRY
  • 23:45 07:45 8h 875 TRY

Bus Timetable: Istanbul Central Bus Station → Altindag, Ankara

  • 00:30 09:30 9h 1425 TRY
  • 09:00 21:00 12h 1425 TRY
  • 10:00 21:00 11h 1425 TRY
  • 12:00 23:00 11h 1425 TRY
  • 21:30 06:30 9h 1425 TRY
  • 23:29 08:29 9h 1425 TRY

Bus Timetable: Istanbul Central Bus Station → Ankara Asti Bus Station

  • 00:30 07:30 7h 875 TRY
  • 01:00 10:00 9h 687 TRY
  • 01:59 09:59 8h 750 TRY
  • 02:30 11:30 9h 975 TRY
  • 05:00 16:00 11h 1062 TRY
  • 06:00 14:00 8h 1137 TRY
  • 07:00 15:00 8h 625 TRY
  • 07:59 15:59 8h 625 TRY
  • 08:00 17:00 9h 750 TRY
  • 08:15 16:15 8h 622 TRY
  • 09:00 18:00 9h 625 TRY
  • 09:30 18:30 9h 687 TRY
  • 10:00 18:00 8h 1137 TRY
  • 10:20 19:20 9h 750 TRY
  • 10:30 18:30 8h 625 TRY
  • 11:00 19:00 8h 750 TRY
  • 11:30 20:30 9h 687 TRY
  • 12:00 21:00 9h 750 TRY
  • 12:30 21:30 9h 750 TRY
  • 12:55 20:55 8h 750 TRY
  • 13:00 21:00 8h 750 TRY
  • 13:01 21:01 8h 625 TRY
  • 13:25 21:25 8h 750 TRY
  • 13:29 22:29 9h 750 TRY
  • 13:30 23:30 10h 687 TRY
  • 14:00 23:00 9h 687 TRY
  • 14:28 23:28 9h 787 TRY
  • 15:00 23:00 8h 812 TRY
  • 15:01 23:01 8h 687 TRY
  • 15:30 00:30 9h 687 TRY
  • 16:00 01:00 9h 562 TRY
  • 16:30 00:30 8h 750 TRY
  • 17:00 02:00 9h 750 TRY
  • 17:30 02:30 9h 687 TRY
  • 18:00 02:00 8h 625 TRY
  • 18:30 02:30 8h 750 TRY
  • 19:00 03:00 8h 937 TRY
  • 20:00 05:00 9h 562 TRY
  • 20:30 05:30 9h 750 TRY
  • 21:00 05:00 8h 687 TRY
  • 21:30 04:30 7h 562 TRY
  • 22:00 07:00 9h 750 TRY
  • 22:30 06:30 8h 687 TRY
  • 23:00 07:00 8h 625 TRY
  • 23:15 08:15 9h 975 TRY
  • 23:30 08:30 9h 687 TRY
  • 23:55 07:55 8h 937 TRY
  • 23:59 07:59 8h 687 TRY

Bus Timetable: Istanbul Central Bus Station → Sogutozu Cep Terminal, Ankara

  • 05:00 14:00 9h 1062 TRY
  • 11:00 19:00 8h 1062 TRY
  • 13:00 21:00 8h 937 TRY
  • 21:00 05:00 8h 937 TRY
  • 23:00 07:00 8h 1062 TRY
  • 23:55 07:55 8h 937 TRY
  • 23:59 06:59 7h 1062 TRY

Bus Timetable: Nilufer Turizm Dudullu Terminal, Istanbul → Ankara Asti Bus Station

  • 01:29 07:29 6h 623 TRY
  • 11:15 18:15 7h 623 TRY

Bus Timetable: Sultanbeyli Bus Station, Istanbul → Ankara Asti Bus Station

  • 00:20 07:20 7h 625 TRY
  • 00:28 07:28 7h 748 TRY
  • 00:30 08:30 8h 812 TRY
  • 08:30 15:30 7h 625 TRY
  • 10:00 17:00 7h 750 TRY
  • 12:00 20:00 8h 625 TRY
  • 12:15 19:15 7h 750 TRY
  • 12:30 19:30 7h 750 TRY
  • 13:00 21:00 8h 750 TRY
  • 13:15 19:15 6h 625 TRY
  • 13:30 21:30 8h 700 TRY
  • 13:35 20:35 7h 625 TRY
  • 14:00 21:00 7h 750 TRY
  • 14:20 22:20 8h 875 TRY
  • 14:30 21:30 7h 612 TRY
  • 14:31 23:31 9h 625 TRY
  • 14:48 21:48 7h 687 TRY
  • 15:15 23:15 8h 750 TRY
  • 15:30 23:30 8h 999 TRY
  • 15:58 23:58 8h 625 TRY
  • 16:00 23:00 7h 687 TRY
  • 17:00 01:00 8h 687 TRY
  • 17:15 01:15 8h 937 TRY
  • 17:30 00:30 7h 625 TRY
  • 18:00 01:00 7h 625 TRY
  • 19:00 03:00 8h 812 TRY
  • 20:45 04:45 8h 937 TRY
  • 21:30 05:30 8h 625 TRY
  • 21:50 04:50 7h 750 TRY
  • 22:35 04:35 6h 687 TRY
  • 22:50 05:50 7h 562 TRY

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Flight Routes & Schedules from Istanbul to Ankara

- Board a flight at SAW Sabiha Gokcen Airport, Istanbul and arrive at ESB Ankara Airport after about 1h to 1h 5m. Services operate from 05:55 until 23:40 with fares starting at 837 to 6,295 TRY.
- Set off from IST Istanbul International Airport to ESB Ankara Airport by flight, covering the route in about 1h 10m to 1h 15m. Services are scheduled from 01:00 until 23:00, and ticket prices start from 3,134 to 7,293 TRY.

Departure stations
SAW Sabiha Gokcen Airport, Istanbul
IST Istanbul International Airport
Arrival stations
ESB Ankara Airport

Flight Timetable: IST Istanbul International Airport → ESB Ankara Airport

  • 01:00 02:10 1h 10m 3134 TRY
  • 02:00 03:10 1h 10m 3134 TRY
  • 07:00 08:10 1h 10m 3134 TRY
  • 08:00 09:10 1h 10m 7293 TRY
  • 09:00 10:10 1h 10m 4441 TRY
  • 10:00 11:10 1h 10m 3134 TRY
  • 11:00 12:10 1h 10m 3134 TRY
  • 12:00 13:10 1h 10m 3134 TRY
  • 13:00 14:10 1h 10m 3538 TRY
  • 14:00 15:10 1h 10m 4441 TRY
  • 15:00 16:10 1h 10m 4441 TRY
  • 16:00 17:15 1h 15m 4441 TRY
  • 18:00 19:10 1h 10m 4441 TRY
  • 19:00 20:10 1h 10m 3538 TRY
  • 21:00 22:10 1h 10m 7293 TRY
  • 22:00 23:10 1h 10m 4013 TRY
  • 23:00 00:10 1h 10m 3538 TRY

Flight Timetable: SAW Sabiha Gokcen Airport, Istanbul → ESB Ankara Airport

  • 05:55 07:00 1h 5m 837 TRY
  • 06:45 07:45 1h 914 TRY
  • 08:00 09:05 1h 5m 837 TRY
  • 08:15 09:15 1h 914 TRY
  • 10:00 11:05 1h 5m 1248 TRY
  • 11:35 12:35 1h 1416 TRY
  • 11:45 12:50 1h 5m 837 TRY
  • 14:40 15:45 1h 5m 837 TRY
  • 15:20 16:20 1h 1154 TRY
  • 18:15 19:20 1h 5m 1042 TRY
  • 20:35 21:40 1h 5m 6295 TRY
  • 20:50 21:50 1h 1960 TRY
  • 23:40 00:40 1h 1137 TRY

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Combined Routes & Schedules from Istanbul to Ankara

Start your journey at SAW Sabiha Gokcen Airport, Istanbul on a mixed transport ride, heading to ESB Ankara Airport. The trip typically lasts 12h 5m to 15h, with departures scheduled from 20:30 until 23:25 and fares from 4,337 TRY. For exact options, check the timetable for travel between Istanbul and Ankara.

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Charter Routes & Schedules from Istanbul to Ankara

- Travel from Hacimasli Hotel Transfer to Ankara Hotel Transfer with a personal driver, lasting approximately 4h 51m. Travel options are flexible with fares beginning at 28,132 TRY.
- From Istanbul Hotel Transfer, set off in a VIP taxi toward Ankara Hotel Transfer, with the ride lasting around 4h 51m. Fares from 28,132 TRY are available, with multiple departures throughout the day.
- Start your journey at Istanbul New Airport in a VIP transfer and arrive at Ankara Hotel Transfer after about 4h. With frequent departures available, fares start from 20,797 TRY.

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Frequently Asked Questions Istanbul to Ankara

Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Istanbul to Ankara.

How long does the Istanbul to Ankara route usually take?

The trip from Istanbul to Ankara varies by transport. Flights take about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, buses usually take about 5 to 12 hours, and charter transfers take about 4 to 4 hours 51 minutes. The exact time depends on the departure point and traffic.

What is the cheapest way to travel from Istanbul to Ankara?

The cheapest option on the Istanbul to Ankara route is usually the bus, with fares starting at 498 TRY. Flight prices start higher, at 837 TRY, and charter services are much more expensive. Bus tickets also have the widest range of departure points.

How much does Istanbul to Ankara typically cost overall?

Prices on the Istanbul to Ankara route vary by transport type. Buses cost about 498 to 1,425 TRY, flights about 837 to 7,293 TRY, and charter transfers about 20,797 to 28,132 TRY. The final fare depends on the service and route details.

Which transport is fastest for Istanbul to Ankara?

Flights are the fastest option between Istanbul and Ankara. The air route takes about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, depending on whether you fly from Sabiha Gokcen Airport or Istanbul International Airport. Bus and charter trips take several hours longer.

Where do buses from Istanbul to Ankara leave and arrive?

Buses on the Istanbul to Ankara route depart from several points, including Alibeykoy, Harem, Dudullu, Sultanbeyli, and Istanbul Central Bus Station. They arrive at Ankara Asti Bus Station, Altindag, or Sogutozu Cep Terminal, depending on the service.

Which airports are used for flights from Istanbul to Ankara?

Flights from Istanbul to Ankara depart from SAW Sabiha Gokcen Airport or IST Istanbul International Airport. All flights arrive at ESB Ankara Airport. The flight time is about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, with Sabiha Gokcen usually a little quicker.

Are there many departures on the Istanbul to Ankara bus route?

Yes, the bus route between Istanbul and Ankara is very frequent, with 259 trips listed. Departures run throughout the day, from 00:00 to 23:59. Exact spacing between buses is not given, so timing depends on the operator and station.

What are the first and last flight times from Istanbul to Ankara?

For Istanbul to Ankara flights, the first departure is at 01:00 and the last is at 23:40. Flights use either SAW Sabiha Gokcen Airport or IST Istanbul International Airport and arrive at ESB Ankara Airport.

How do bus travel times differ on the Istanbul to Ankara route?

Bus times from Istanbul to Ankara depend on the departure and arrival points. Some trips take about 5 to 7 hours, while others take about 9 to 12 hours. The variation comes from different stations and route patterns.

What are the main station pairs for buses between Istanbul and Ankara?

Common bus pairs include Alibeykoy, Harem, Dudullu, Sultanbeyli, or Istanbul Central Bus Station in Istanbul, with arrivals at Ankara Asti Bus Station, Altindag, or Sogutozu Cep Terminal. Travel times range from about 5 to 12 hours depending on the pair.

Is there a combined transport option for Istanbul to Ankara, and where does it run?

Yes, there is a combined option from SAW Sabiha Gokcen Airport in Istanbul to ESB Ankara Airport. It takes about 12 hours 5 minutes to 15 hours and costs 4,337 TRY. The schedule shows departures at 20:30 and 23:25.

Where should I book tickets for Istanbul to Ankara?

For Istanbul to Ankara tickets, TicketRoutes.com is the booking reference provided for this route. It lists the available bus, flight, and other transport options, along with their fares, stations, and times. The route page is https://search.ticketroutes.com/en/travel/istanbul/ankara.

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