The cheapest and fastest coaches from Istanbul to Ankara
Cheapest price
19S$
Average price
20S$
Fastest journey
6 h 24 m
Average duration
6 h 25 m
Buses per day
47
Distance
352 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Istanbul to Ankara is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Istanbul to Ankara will cost around 20S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only 19S$.
Of the 47 buses that leave Istanbul for Ankara every day 47 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 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 24 m .
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.
FlixBus10:00 PM6h50Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)4:50 AMAnkara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇19 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus4:00 PM6h45Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)10:45 PMAnkara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇19 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus11:59 PM6h45Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)6:44 AMAnkara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇19 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus5:00 PM6h45Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)11:45 PMAnkara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇19 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus4:20 PM6h25İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı10:45 PMAnkara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇19 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus12:20 AM6h24İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı6:44 AMAnkara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇19 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus4:20 PM6h25İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı10:45 PMAnkara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇19 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus8:20 AM6h25İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı2:45 PMAnkara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇19 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus9:20 PM6h25İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı3:45 AMAnkara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇19 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixBus2:20 PM6h25İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı8:45 PMAnkara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇19 S$1One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and flight for Istanbul to Ankara
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Istanbul to Ankara among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 16S$. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. 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 16S$, and a flight costs an average of 23S$.
Distance: 352 km
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20S$ Average Price Cheapest | 41S$ Average Price |
7h 42m Average total duration 7h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Istanbul to Ankara bus times
The table below shows live departures for Istanbul to Ankara coaches for today, Thursday, 18 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 6h50 | 4:50 AM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 6h30 | 4:50 AM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 8h10 | 7:10 AM Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 6h45 | 5:45 AM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 6h25 | 5:45 AM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 7h50 | 7:10 AM Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 8h40 | 8:10 AM Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 8h20 | 8:10 AM Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 6h45 | 6:44 AM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 9h41 | 9:40 AM Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 6h24 | 6:44 AM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 9h20 | 9:40 AM Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 6h45 | 7:45 AM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:20 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 6h25 | 7:45 AM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 6h45 | 8:45 AM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 8h41 | 10:41 AM Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 6h25 | 8:45 AM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 8h21 | 10:41 AM Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 10h10 | 5:10 PM Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 7h00 | 2:00 PM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 6h40 | 2:00 PM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:25 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 9h45 | 5:10 PM Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 8h40 | 4:40 PM Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 6h45 | 2:45 PM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 8h20 | 4:40 PM Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 6h25 | 2:45 PM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 9h40 | 7:10 PM Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 9h20 | 7:10 PM Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 6h45 | 4:45 PM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 6h45 | 4:45 PM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 6h25 | 4:45 PM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 6h25 | 4:45 PM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 6h45 | 6:45 PM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 6h25 | 6:45 PM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 6h45 | 8:45 PM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 6h25 | 8:45 PM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 3:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 8h00 | 11:30 PM Ankara | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 6h45 | 10:45 PM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:20 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 6h25 | 10:45 PM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 6h45 | 11:45 PM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 6h25 | 11:45 PM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 9h10 | 2:40 AM Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:55 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 8h45 | 2:40 AM Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 6h45 | 12:45 AM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 6h25 | 12:45 AM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 6h45 | 3:45 AM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 6h25 | 3:45 AM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Istanbul to Ankara
Buses from Istanbul to Ankara run on average 44 times per day, taking around 7h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at 16S$ if you book in advance.
There are 44 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 25m.
Distance 352 km |
Average bus duration 7h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price 16S$ |
Buses per day 44 |
Direct buses 44 |
Fastest bus 6h 25m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 7 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Infobus, Has Turizm, Kale Seyahat, Varan Turizm from Istanbul to AnkaraYou can travel by bus between Istanbul to Ankara with FlixBus, Infobus, Has Turizm, Kale Seyahat, Varan Turizm for as low as 16S$. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Istanbul to Ankara coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Istanbul to Ankara 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 Ankara, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- FlixBus
- 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.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Istanbul and Ankara
- 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
- 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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