Ankara to Istanbul Bus: Book Your Seat for Less
Ankara to Istanbul
Istanbul to Ankara
Ankara to Istanbul Route Summary
Ankara to Istanbul bus is a popular way of traveling. For this specific route, two transport types are available: bus and plane. We found up to 72 bus departures, including 51 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Ankara at 00:00h, arriving at Istanbul at 06:25h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:59h, arriving at 05:59h the following day. For faster travel, 25 flights are available daily.
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Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Ankara to Istanbul:
01:30
Ankara
7h 10min
08:40
İstanbul Avrupa
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12:00
Ankara
6h 25min
18:25
İstanbul Avrupa
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14:00
Ankara
5h 15min
19:15
İstanbul Avrupa
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16:00
Ankara
6h 25min
22:25
İstanbul Avrupa
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18:00
Ankara
5h 15min
23:15
İstanbul Avrupa
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Traveling by bus from Ankara to Istanbul
The shortest travel distance between Ankara and Istanbul is 280 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 11:00 has a travel time of 05:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 10:37h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom.Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Istanbul earlier, there are over 50 overnight buses from Ankara to Istanbul. The overnight buses depart between 16:30 and 23:59 and arrive between 00:25 and 08:59 the same day. Below are the most popular night departures to Istanbul:
20:30
Ankara
5h 15min
01:45
İstanbul Avrupa
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22:00
Ankara
5h 0min
03:00
İstanbul Avrupa
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22:00
Ankara
6h 30min
04:30
İstanbul Avrupa
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18:00
Ankara
8h 0min
DIRECT
02:00
Istanbul
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24.2502
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18:30
Ankara
9h 0min
DIRECT
03:30
Istanbul
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14.4347
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Bus companies
There is a total of 8 bus companies operating the routes. These bus companies have not been rated yet by the clients. Here you can see the most popular bus companies operating this route and their overall rating.
Kapadokya VIP Turizm
Metro turizm
Suha Turizm
Departure and arrival stations
If you're wanting more detailed information about either Ankara or Istanbul, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.
Cheapest ticket prices
Adult ticket: $11 (One-Way) or $22 (Return).
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Other popular destinations from Ankara
If you're wondering what other places you can visit when traveling from Ankara, these are some of the most popular combinations that other clients have purchased their tickets for:Other popular destinations from Istanbul
If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Istanbul, here is the list of the most popular travel combinations that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:Other ways of traveling between Ankara and Istanbul
In case that you feel safer taking other forms of transportation, you can find alternative ways of reaching Istanbul below.Planes from Ankara to Istanbul
If you'd prefer to save time and fly from Ankara to Istanbul, there are also some air options available. We currently have 25 daily departures from the Ankara (Airport) located approximately 17 km from Ankara.Ankara to Istanbul Bus Summary
| Route Overview | Key Info |
|---|---|
| Departure Station | Ankara |
| Destination Station | Istanbul |
| Daily Departures | Over 72 bus departures , including more than 51 night buses. |
| Earliest Departures | 00:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 11:59 PM |
| Travel Distance | 280 mi |
| Travel Time | 07:48 |
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