Istanbul to Ankara Train

How much time will it take to go from Istanbul to Ankara by train?

The average journey time is 4 hrs 35 mins. This is how long it takes to cross the 352.35 km from Istanbul to Ankara. When planning your journey, remember that delays are a possibility. Some unplanned events could cause your journey from Istanbul to Ankara to take longer than 4 hrs 35 mins. The distance between Istanbul and Ankara is around 352.35 km. Depending on the exact route and provider you travel with, your journey time can vary. On average, this journey will take approximately 4 hrs 35 mins. However, the fastest routes between Istanbul and Ankara take 3 hrs 43 mins. If a fast journey is a priority for you when traveling, look out for express services that may get you there faster. Some flexibility may be necessary when booking. Often, these services only leave at particular times of day - or even on certain days of the week. You may also find a faster journey by taking an indirect route and connecting in another station along the way.

When do the first and last departures from Istanbul to Ankara leave?

If you prefer to travel early, you will usually find the first departure from Istanbul to Ankara leaving at 6:00 am. Although things may change depending on the day, in general the last daily departure leaves at 11:41 pm.If you have some flexibility over the day on which you travel, you might find more options available to you. For example, some providers may only run early morning routes on weekdays, when people are traveling to work. You will often find fewer options available on weekends or public holidays. The first departure of the night from Istanbul to Ankara leaves at 6:00 am, while the last journey sets out at 11:41 pm. These are according to the standard schedules for the route between Istanbul and Ankara. However, different providers' timetables can vary from day to day or month to month, so these particular departures may not be available every day. Some providers may change their schedules on public holidays and weekends, or during the summer months. Check your travel dates when making your booking.

Which stations can I use to travel from Istanbul to Ankara?

Depending on the type of transport, and the provider you decide to use for your journey, you will be able to depart Istanbul from the following stations: Istanbul, Büyük Otogari,Istanbul Airport (IST). Arriving at Ankara, your route will pass through all or some of the following stations: Esenboğa International Airport, ESB. Not all transport providers serve every station, so check in advance to see exactly where your route takes you. You may need to use another form of transport to get from one station to another or to your final destination when you arrive in Ankara.

How many times a day do departures from Istanbul leave for Ankara?

On average, there are 33 daily departures from Istanbul to Ankara. However, there may be more or less on different days. Providers' timetables can change on certain days of the week or public holidays, and many also vary at particular times of year. Some providers change their schedules during the summer season, for example. At very busy times, there may be up to departures each day. The providers that travel along this route include , and each operates according to their own specific schedules. As a traveler, you may prefer a direct journey, or you may not mind making changes and connections. If you have heavy suitcases, a direct journey could be best; otherwise, you might be able to save money and enjoy more flexibility by making a change along the way. Every day, there are an average of 33 departures from Istanbul which travel directly to Ankara. There are 0 journeys with one change or more. Unfortunately, no connection was found for your trip from Istanbul to Ankara. Selecting a new departure or arrival city, without dramatically changing your itinerary could help you find connections.