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The cheapest and fastest buses from Ankara to Istanbul
Showing times and prices for Nov 05
Cheapest price
€21
Average price
€21
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
6 h 19 m
Buses per day
32
Distance
352 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ankara to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ankara to Istanbul will cost around €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.
Fast buses
Of the 32 buses that leave Ankara for Istanbul on Wed, Nov 05, 32 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct buses cover the 352 km distance in an average of 6 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest buses will take 6 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus12:00PM6h35
Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇06:35PMİstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı
€211One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus01:30PM6h45
Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇08:15PMIstanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)
€211One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus11:00PM6h25
Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇05:25AMİstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı
€211One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus08:30AM6h30
Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇03:00PMİstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı
€211One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus07:30PM6h45
Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇02:15AMIstanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)
€211One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus02:30AM6h00
Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇08:30AMİstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı
€221One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus02:30AM6h15
Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇08:45AMIstanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)
€221One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus11:00PM6h25
Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇05:25AMİstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı
€211One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus05:00PM6h25
Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇11:25PMİstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı
€211One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus08:30AM6h30
Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇03:00PMİstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı
€211One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Ankara to Istanbul
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ankara to Istanbul among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a flight costs an average of €24.
Distance: 352 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €73 Average price |
6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Ankara to Istanbul bus times
Showing buses for today, Tuesday, November 4
Last updated at 10:27 PM
Last updated at 10:27 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 11:00 PM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h30 | 5:30 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:00 PM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h45 | 5:45 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:30 PM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h15 | 5:45 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:30 PM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h00 | 5:30 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 5 | |||||
| FlixBus | 3:00 AM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h45 | 9:45 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:00 AM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h30 | 9:30 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:30 AM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h30 | 12:00 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:30 AM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 7h00 | 12:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:00 AM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h30 | 1:30 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:00 AM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h45 | 1:45 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:00 AM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h35 | 3:35 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:00 AM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h45 | 3:45 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:30 AM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h45 | 5:15 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:30 AM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h30 | 5:00 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:00 PM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h30 | 6:30 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:00 PM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h45 | 6:45 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:00 PM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h25 | 8:25 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:00 PM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h45 | 8:45 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:45 PM Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri) | 9h15 | 12:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:45 PM Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri) | 9h00 | 11:45 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:00 PM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h30 | 9:30 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:00 PM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h45 | 9:45 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:30 PM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h45 | 11:15 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:30 PM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h30 | 11:00 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:00 PM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h25 | 2:25 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:00 PM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h45 | 2:45 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:15 PM Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri) | 7h30 | 3:45 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:15 PM Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri) | 7h15 | 3:30 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:59 PM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h46 | 3:45 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:59 PM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h31 | 3:30 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ankara to Istanbul
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Buses from Ankara to Istanbul run on average 40 times per day, taking around 5h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €16 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 352 km |
Average bus duration 5h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price €16 |
Buses per day 40 |
Direct buses 40 |
Fastest bus 6h 10m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:58 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: FlixBus, Has Turizm, Kamil Koc from Ankara to IstanbulYou can travel by bus between Ankara to Istanbul with FlixBus, Has Turizm, Kamil Koc for as low as €16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 10m
Cheapest Price
€16
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
Has Turizm
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 0m
Cheapest Price
€13
Has Turizm frequency
2 a day
Kamil Koc
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 45m
Cheapest Price
€15
Kamil Koc frequency
11 a day
FAQs: Bus from Ankara to Istanbul
FAQs: Take the bus from Ankara to Istanbul with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Ankara to Istanbul.
Cheap coach tickets from Ankara to Istanbul can start from as little as €17 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Ankara to Istanbul is €18; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The coach time from Ankara to Istanbul is on average 4 h 59 min for the 351 km long journey, but the time it takes to go to Istanbul from Ankara by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Ankara to Istanbul leaves at 04: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last coach from Ankara to Istanbul leaves at 20: 59.
Yes, there are 55 direct coaches a day from Ankara to Istanbul with FlixBus, Has Turizm or Kamil Koc. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
For the journey from Ankara to Istanbul you can take a coach with FlixBus, Infobus, Has Turizm or Kamil Koc. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services between Ankara and Istanbul on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇, which is located around 4.7 miles (7.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler), located 4.8 miles (7.8 km) away from the city centre.
A trip to Istanbul from Ankara is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 59 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Ankara to Istanbul by coach is February.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Ankara to Istanbul including taking a coach or flight.
No, the coach from Ankara to Istanbul has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Ankara to Istanbul.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Ankara to Istanbul.
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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Ankara to Istanbul.
No, luggage for the coach from Ankara to Istanbul needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Ankara to Istanbul.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Ankara to Istanbul.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Ankara to Istanbul.
No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Ankara to Istanbul.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Ankara to Istanbul
Ankara
Istanbul
The major bus station for departures in Ankara is Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ for your trip from Ankara to Istanbul.
Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇
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Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri)
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The major bus station for arrivals in Istanbul is Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler) for your trip to Istanbul from Ankara.
Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler)
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-23:00
Distance to city center
5 km
Car connection
O-3 OtoyoluWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Cafeteria Terminal (in the station)
- Kebab Express (0.2 km)
- Simit Sarayı (0.3 km).
Taxis
- Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transit options for Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler)
- Metro: M1A Bus: 83O, 91E, 97G
İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-23:00
Distance to city center
8 kmCar connection
Çevre Yolu CaddesiWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Cafeteria Alibeyköy (in the station)
- Kebab House (0.2 km)
- Simit Sarayı (0.5 km).
Taxis
- Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transit options for İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı
- Bus: 36CE, 49T, 49Z Metro: M7
Istanbul, Dudullu Giden Yolcu Terminali
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Istanbul, Harem Otogarı
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