4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Ankara to Istanbul
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
6 h 18 m
Buses per day
36
Distance
352 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Ankara to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ankara to Istanbul will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.
Of the 36 buses that leave Ankara for Istanbul every day 36 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 352 km distance in an average of 6 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 25 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.
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Travel Information
Compare coach and flight for Ankara to Istanbul
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Ankara to Istanbul among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. 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 coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £22.
Distance: 352 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£17 Average Price Cheapest | £67 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
The table below shows live departures for Ankara to Istanbul coaches for today, Saturday 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 03:00 Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h45 | 09:45 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 03:00 Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h30 | 09:30 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 04:00 Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h45 | 10:45 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 04:00 Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h25 | 10:25 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 05:30 Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h30 | 12:00 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 05:30 Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 7h00 | 12:30 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 07:00 Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h30 | 13:30 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 07:00 Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h45 | 13:45 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 08:00 Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h40 | 14:40 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 08:00 Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 7h15 | 15:15 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 09:00 Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h45 | 15:45 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 09:00 Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h25 | 15:25 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:30 Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h45 | 17:15 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:30 Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h30 | 17:00 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:00 Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h30 | 18:30 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:00 Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h45 | 18:45 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:00 Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h45 | 20:45 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:00 Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h30 | 20:30 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:45 Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri) | 9h15 | 00:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:45 Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri) | 9h00 | 23:45 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 16:00 Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h45 | 22:45 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 16:00 Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h30 | 22:30 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:00 Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 7h00 | 03:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:00 Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h25 | 02:25 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:15 Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri) | 8h55 | 05:10 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:15 Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri) | 8h40 | 04:55 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:59 Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h46 | 03:45 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:59 Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h31 | 03:30 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 22:00 Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h45 | 04:45 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 22:00 Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h25 | 04:25 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:00 Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h30 | 05:30 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:00 Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h45 | 05:45 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:30 Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h15 | 05:45 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:30 Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 6h00 | 05:30 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 changesdirect | |
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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 £15 if you book in advance.
There are 40 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:58. The fastest coach covers the 352 km distance in 6h 10m.
Distance 352 km |
Average bus duration 5h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 40 |
Direct buses 40 |
Fastest bus 6h 10m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:58 |
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 £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Ankara to Istanbul coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ankara to Istanbul by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Istanbul, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ankara and Istanbul
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Terminal (in the station)
- Kebab Express (0.2 km)
- Simit Sarayı (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: M1A Bus: 83O, 91E, 97G
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Alibeyköy (in the station)
- Kebab House (0.2 km)
- Simit Sarayı (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 36CE, 49T, 49Z Metro: M7
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