Istanbul to Ankara Bus

Q: What is the distance between Istanbul and Ankara?

The distance between these two places is a total of 450 km.

Q: What is the average travel time between Istanbul and Ankara?

The average travel time between the stations is 09:00 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Istanbul to Ankara?

The price for the cheapest tickets begin at €9.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Istanbul to Ankara?

The average number of daily departures is 50. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from Istanbul to Ankara?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a bus change, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a bus change involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Istanbul to Ankara?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

Q: How do I get from Istanbul to Ankara by bus?

To travel from Istanbul to Ankara by bus, select your preferred departure time and book your ticket on our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available for you.

Q: How can I find out which buses run between Istanbul to Ankara?

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses traveling between your chosen stations.

Q: When do the earliest and latest bus leave Istanbul?

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Q: Do I have to print my ticket for Istanbul to Ankara?

No, you don't have to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus dirver, but keep track of your phone battery.

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Istanbul to Ankara Route Summary

Istanbul to Ankara bus is a popular way of traveling. For this specific route there are two transport types available: bus and plane. We found up to 120 bus departures, including 78 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Istanbul at 00:00h, arriving to Ankara at 06:45h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:59h, arriving at 06:59h the following day. For faster travel, 22 flights are available daily.

Departure station and country Istanbul, Turkey

Arrival station and country Ankara, Turkey

Travel Distance 450 km

Average Trip Duration 09h 00min

Total Departures 120

Popular Operators FlixBus, Kapadokya VIP Turizm

Lowest Price €9

Transportation Options Bus, Plane

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Istanbul to Ankara:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

00:00 İstanbul Avrupa

6h 45min

06:45 Ankara

M-TICKET ECO FRIENDLY

from 23.59 HRK

Best offer on 16. Apr

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01:45 İstanbul Avrupa

5h 0min

06:45 Ankara

M-TICKET ECO FRIENDLY

from 23.59 HRK

Best offer on 22. May

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10:00 İstanbul Avrupa

6h 45min

16:45 Ankara

M-TICKET ECO FRIENDLY

from 23.59 HRK

Best offer on 16. Apr

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12:00 İstanbul Avrupa

6h 45min

18:45 Ankara

M-TICKET ECO FRIENDLY

from 23.59 HRK

Best offer on 16. Apr

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17:25 İstanbul Avrupa

6h 35min

00:00 Ankara

M-TICKET ECO FRIENDLY

from 23.59 HRK

Best offer on 22. May

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Traveling by bus from Istanbul to Ankara

The shortest travel distance between Istanbul and Ankara is 450 km. The fastest bus which departs at 23:45 has a travel time of 05:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 13:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Ankara earlier, there are over 50 night buses from Istanbul to Ankara. The overnight buses depart between 15:20 and 23:59 and arrive between 00:20 and 11:00 the same day. Below are the most popular night departures to Ankara:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

20:45 İstanbul Avrupa

5h 30min

02:15 Ankara

M-TICKET ECO FRIENDLY

from 23.59 HRK

Best offer on 22. May

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22:59 İstanbul Avrupa

6h 46min

05:45 Ankara

M-TICKET ECO FRIENDLY

from 23.59 HRK

Best offer on 16. Apr

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21:15 Istanbul

8h 0min

DIRECT

05:15 Ankara

from 9.75 HRK

Best offer on 09. May

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21:20 Istanbul

8h 0min

DIRECT

05:20 Ankara

from 23.5035 HRK

Best offer on 16. Apr

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21:50 Istanbul

8h 0min

DIRECT

05:50 Ankara

from 13.9902 HRK

Best offer on 16. Apr

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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.

FlixBus

7.1

Kapadokya VIP Turizm

5.6

Ozkaymak

2.5

Metro turizm

No reviews yet

Varan Turizm

No reviews yet

Suha Turizm

No reviews yet

Yeni Aksaray

No reviews yet

RH Turizm

No reviews yet

Departure and arrival stations

If you're wanting more detailed information about either Istanbul or Ankara, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.

Istanbul

You can see information about the departure station and stops Istanbul here

Ankara

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Ankara here

Cheapest ticket prices

Adult ticket: €9 (One-Way) or €18 (Return).

Trip reviews from Istanbul to Ankara

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If you're wondering what other places you can visit when traveling from Istanbul, these are some of the most popular combinations that other clients have purchased their tickets for:

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Other popular destinations from Ankara

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Ankara, here is the list of the most popular travel combinations that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:

Other ways of traveling between Istanbul and Ankara

In case that you feel safer taking other forms of transportation, you can find alternative ways of reaching Ankara below.

Planes from Istanbul to Ankara

If you'd prefer to save time and fly from Istanbul to Ankara, there are also some air options available. We currently have 22 daily departures from the Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (Airport) located approximately 45 km from Istanbul.