What is the travel distance from Ankara to Istanbul Europe?

The distance between the two cities is 219 miles (353 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Ankara to Istanbul Europe?

The majority of buses traveling from Ankara to Istanbul Europe start their journey at Ankara Otogarı and wind up at Esenler Otogarı. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Istanbul Europe?

Once in Istanbul Europe, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), Sakip Sabanci Museum, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul Museum of Modern Art and Boat trips.

Bus Ankara to Istanbul Europe from $10 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Ankara to Istanbul Europe on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:59pm	Aşti	7h 1m	7:00am	Esenler Otogarı	Cheapest
Bus	4:00pm	Aşti	5h	9:00pm	Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı	Fastest
Bus	10:00am	Aşti	7h	5:00pm	Esenler Otogarı	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Ankara Otogarı	6h 45m	4:45pm	Esenler Otogarı	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Ankara Bus Station	6h 45m	5:15pm	Esenler Otogarı	No tags

Next departures for Ankara to Istanbul Europe on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40am	Aşti	7h 20m	12:00pm	Esenler Otogarı	Cheapest
Bus	4:00pm	Aşti	5h	9:00pm	Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı	Fastest
Bus	12:15am	Aşti	6h 15m	6:30am	Esenler Otogarı	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Ankara Otogarı	6h 45m	7:45am	Esenler Otogarı	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	Aşti	7h 1m	7:00am	Esenler Otogarı	No tags

Next departures for Ankara to Istanbul Europe on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40am	Aşti	7h 20m	12:00pm	Esenler Otogarı	Cheapest
Bus	4:00pm	Aşti	5h	9:00pm	Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı	Fastest
Bus	12:15am	Aşti	6h 15m	6:30am	Esenler Otogarı	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Ankara Otogarı	6h 45m	7:45am	Esenler Otogarı	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	Aşti	7h 1m	7:00am	Esenler Otogarı	No tags

Next departures for Ankara to Istanbul Europe on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40am	Aşti	7h 20m	12:00pm	Esenler Otogarı	Cheapest
Bus	4:00pm	Aşti	5h	9:00pm	Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı	Fastest
Bus	12:15am	Aşti	6h 15m	6:30am	Esenler Otogarı	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Ankara Otogarı	6h 45m	7:45am	Esenler Otogarı	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	Aşti	7h 1m	7:00am	Esenler Otogarı	No tags

Next departures for Ankara to Istanbul Europe on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40am	Aşti	7h 20m	12:00pm	Esenler Otogarı	Cheapest
Bus	4:00pm	Aşti	5h	9:00pm	Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı	Fastest
Bus	12:15am	Aşti	6h 15m	6:30am	Esenler Otogarı	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Ankara Otogarı	6h 45m	7:45am	Esenler Otogarı	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	Aşti	7h 1m	7:00am	Esenler Otogarı	No tags

Next departures for Ankara to Istanbul Europe on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40am	Aşti	7h 20m	12:00pm	Esenler Otogarı	Cheapest
Bus	4:00pm	Aşti	5h	9:00pm	Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı	Fastest
Bus	12:15am	Aşti	6h 15m	6:30am	Esenler Otogarı	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Ankara Otogarı	6h 45m	7:45am	Esenler Otogarı	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	Aşti	7h 1m	7:00am	Esenler Otogarı	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Ankara to Istanbul Europe

We recommend taking the shuttle

Among the sustainable travel choices, the van stands out as the good way to reach Istanbul Europe. The journey takes about 7 hours and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1van per day

7hAverage Duration

220 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$10 - $25	Average Duration6h 45m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Van	Average Price$12 - $12	Average Duration7h	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Metro Turizm

3/5255 reviews

Staff3.3

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.4

Based on 255 reviews, the company was rated 2.8 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Metro Turizm ticket prices on this trip start at $15

Metro Turizm Ankara Istanbul Europe recent customer reviews

I I put my baggage on my own with the luggage. As well as not having any stickers on my luggage to know

Amaal A.

November 13, 2020

The receptionist is racist

Maryan Omar A.

July 26, 2022

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Pamukkale Turizm

4.5/5787 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi2.4

Based on 787 reviews, the company was rated 4.4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. Pamukkale Turizm ticket prices on this trip start at $19

Pamukkale Turizm Ankara Istanbul Europe recent customer reviews

About 50 minutes late from the arrival time because of the traffic in istanbul

Tadelle T.

December 23, 2019

It was good and comfortable but the tire punchered

Syed Muhammad A.

August 24, 2019

Beydağı Turizm

4/57 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi0

Efe Tur

4/561 reviews

Staff2

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.3

Based on 61 reviews, the company was rated 3.9 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the temperature but often complained with the wifi. Efe Tur ticket prices on this trip start at $18

Efe Tur Ankara Istanbul Europe recent customer reviews

The bus was very comfortable. Stuart knows English. We came to Istanbul even earlier :)

Vsevolod K.

January 21, 2020

TR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Ankara and Istanbul Europe?

Stops in Ankara

A - Ankara Otogarı

B - Aşti

C - Mamak

D - Kızılay

E - Söğütözü Cep Terminali (Ankara)

Stops in Istanbul Europe

A - Esenler Otogarı

B - Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı

C - İstanbul

D - Büyükçekmece

E - Atakent

F - Harem

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Ankara to Istanbul Europe by bus

What is the travel distance from Ankara to Istanbul Europe?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Ankara to Istanbul Europe?
What are the best sights and things to do in Istanbul Europe?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$20

11/17

$11

Today

$11

11/19

$11

11/20

$11

11/21

$11

11/22

$11

11/23

$11

The cheapest trip from Ankara to Istanbul Europe was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $11

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Ankara to Istanbul Europe, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $11 to $22 for a bus ticket from Ankara to Istanbul Europe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $11 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually Metro Turizm will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.