Ankara to Istanbul by bus
Travelling from Ankara to Istanbul by bus takes about 6h 17m, run by Kamil Koç. A quicker option we found is flight, at 1h 10m. The bus is still the cheapest.
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The journey, step by step
- 1busAnkara → Istanbul
Kamil Koç
bus or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| bus | €18 | 6h 17m | direct |
| flight | €30 | 1h 10m | direct |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Ankara to Istanbul by bus: common questions
How long does Ankara to Istanbul take by bus?
About 6h 17m, with no transfer.
How much is a bus ticket from Ankara to Istanbul?
The best price in our latest check was €18. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the bus from Ankara to Istanbul?
Kamil Koç. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the bus or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 1h 10m. The bus wins on price.
What Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
- Bus· 6h 25mfrom €19Omio
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Aug 20
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