Istanbul to Ankara by train
Travelling from Istanbul to Ankara by train takes about 4h 15m, run by TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.. A quicker option we found is flight, at 1h. The train is still the cheapest.
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The journey, step by step
- 1trainIstanbul → Ankara
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.
train or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| train | €17 | 4h 15m | direct |
| flight | €30 | 1h | direct |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Istanbul to Ankara by train: common questions
How long does Istanbul to Ankara take by train?
About 4h 15m, with no transfer.
How much is a train ticket from Istanbul to Ankara?
The best price in our latest check was €17. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the train from Istanbul to Ankara?
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the train or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 1h. The train 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 24mfrom €19Omio
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Aug 20
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