Ankara to Istanbul Train

How long does the journey from Ankara to Istanbul take by train?

Traveling from Ankara to Istanbul by train will usually take 4 hr 29 min. This journey covers a distance of 352.35 km . When planning your trip, bear in mind that 4 hr 29 min is an average, and route times may vary from day to day. Weather conditions, issues with transport, unexpected diversions, and local events could all cause delays to your journey. Please keep the possibility of these exceptional events in mind when making travel plans. The journey from Ankara to Istanbul covers a distance of 352.35 km. On average, you can expect your journey to last roughly 4 hr 29 min. However, booking the fastest option will see you reach your destination in approximately 3 hr 38 min. For faster journeys, look for express routes. Please remember that these may only depart at certain times of day, or on particular days of the week. You may also find that you can go from Ankara to Istanbul faster by making connections, rather than taking a direct route.

What time are the first and last departures from Ankara to Istanbul?

The first daily departure from Ankara to Istanbul leaves at 6:00 AM, while the last journey of the day sets out at 10:00 PM. These are according to the standard schedules for the route between Ankara and Istanbul. 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. If you prefer to travel at night, you will usually find the first departure from Ankara to Istanbul leaving at 6:00 AM. Although things may change depending on the day, in general the last departure of the night leaves at 10:00 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.

When traveling from Ankara to Istanbul by train, which stations can I use?

You can depart from Ankara at stations such as Esenboğa International Airport, ESB. At the end of the journey, you will be able to arrive in Istanbul at the following stations: Istanbul Airport (IST),Istanbul, Büyük Otogari. Some of these stations may only be served by particular travel providers. Because of this, there may not be a direct connection between all the stations in Ankara and Istanbul. Plan your journey carefully, as it may be necessary to make another connection before departure or after arrival.

How many journeys from Ankara to Istanbul are there every day?

The route from Ankara to Istanbul is served by providers including . From this list of transport providers, there are up to departures each day. However, this exact number will vary. On average, journeys depart from Ankara 33 times per day. This number includes all the transport providers that serve the route. When traveling from Ankara to Istanbul, you may choose to use an indirect route, involving connections. If you prefer not to do this, you will find an average of 33 direct journeys each day. However, indirect routes open up more possibilities for flexible travelers. On average, there are 0 journeys with one change or more each day. These numbers are all averages. They can slightly vary depending on the day of the week, the season of the year, local festivals, and other factors. Unfortunately, no connection was found for your trip from Ankara to Istanbul. Selecting a new departure or arrival city, without dramatically changing your itinerary could help you find connections.