What is the distance between Istanbul Europe and Ankara?

About 219 miles (353 km) separate Istanbul Europe and Ankara.

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

If you're headed to Ankara from Istanbul Europe, chances are that your bus will leave from Esenler Otogarı and arrive at Ankara Otogarı. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Ankara?

Once in Ankara, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Hattusha, Şengül Hamamı, Atatürk Mausoleum, Cermodern and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.

Bus Istanbul Europe to Ankara from $11 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Istanbul Europe to Ankara on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00pm	Esenler Otogarı	8h	10:00pm	Aşti	Cheapest
Bus	7:20pm	Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı	6h 10m	1:30am	Aşti	Fastest
Bus	8:00am	Esenler Otogarı	8h 30m	4:30pm	Aşti	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Esenler Otogarı	6h 45m	2:45pm	Ankara Otogarı	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Esenler Otogarı	7h 59m	11:59pm	Aşti	No tags

Next departures for Istanbul Europe to Ankara on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:00pm	Esenler Otogarı	7h 30m	7:30pm	Aşti	Cheapest
Bus	2:00am	Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı	5h 55m	7:55am	Aşti	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Esenler Otogarı	7h 30m	8:00am	Aşti	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Esenler Otogarı	6h 45m	7:45am	Ankara Otogarı	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Esenler Otogarı	7h 59m	11:59pm	Aşti	No tags

Next departures for Istanbul Europe to Ankara on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	Esenler Otogarı	7h 59m	11:59pm	Aşti	Cheapest
Bus	2:00am	Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı	5h 55m	7:55am	Aşti	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Esenler Otogarı	7h 30m	8:00am	Aşti	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Esenler Otogarı	6h 45m	7:45am	Ankara Otogarı	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Esenler Otogarı	7h	3:00am	Aşti	No tags

Next departures for Istanbul Europe to Ankara on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	Esenler Otogarı	7h 59m	11:59pm	Aşti	Cheapest
Bus	2:00am	Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı	5h 55m	7:55am	Aşti	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Esenler Otogarı	7h 30m	8:00am	Aşti	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Esenler Otogarı	6h 45m	7:45am	Ankara Otogarı	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Esenler Otogarı	7h	3:00am	Aşti	No tags

Next departures for Istanbul Europe to Ankara on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00am	Esenler Otogarı	7h 30m	5:30pm	Aşti	Cheapest
Bus	2:00am	Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı	5h 55m	7:55am	Aşti	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Esenler Otogarı	7h 30m	8:00am	Aşti	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Esenler Otogarı	6h 45m	7:45am	Ankara Otogarı	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Esenler Otogarı	7h 30m	7:30pm	Aşti	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Istanbul Europe to Ankara

We recommend taking the shuttle

Among the sustainable travel choices, the van stands out as the good way to reach Ankara. The journey takes about 7 hours 59 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2van per day

7h 59mAverage Duration

220 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $25	Average Duration6h 45m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Van	Average Price$13 - $13	Average Duration7h 59m	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 Istanbul Europe Ankara recent customer reviews

The bus did not turn up and I had to wait for 5 hours. Nobody understood English and a 7 hour journey took 14 hours for me

Agam A.

June 16, 2024

I didn’t like the bed bugs to some type of fleas on the chair. I’m very itchy now and have scaryhes

Samantha D.

November 24, 2023

They offer good transport service, but I was not happy there is no WiFi on the bus and I don't know if there isn't enough water in the bus for passengers. when I requested, the bus attendant gave me the first time and didn't give me the second and third time i requested.

Adedapo S.

October 7, 2020

FlixBus

3.5/511,358 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 Istanbul Europe Ankara recent customer reviews

Staff of Pamukkale Turizm at Istanbul bus terminal are kind and helpful. But the sudden change of the schedule without prior notice is unacceptable. I have to change all the schedule on that day which disturbed a lot of people.

Tak H.

October 12, 2019

That was great and comfortable travel

Kwang P.

September 13, 2021

Beydağı Turizm

4/57 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi0

Efe Tur

4/561 reviews

Staff2

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.3

Anadolu Ulasim

4/556 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness5

Wifi2

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

Where are the popular stops in Istanbul Europe and Ankara?

Stops in Istanbul Europe

A - Esenler Otogarı

B - Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı

C - Büyükçekmece

D - İstanbul

E - Atakent

F - Harem

Stops in Ankara

A - Ankara Otogarı

B - Aşti

C - Mamak

D - Kızılay

E - Söğütözü Cep Terminali (Ankara)

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

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

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

$13

11/19

$13

11/20

$11

11/21

$11

11/22

$11

11/23

$13

The cheapest trip from Istanbul Europe to Ankara 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 Istanbul Europe to Ankara, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $11 to $21 for a bus ticket from Istanbul Europe to Ankara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $11 which is on 2025-11-21.

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.