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Journey Information
There are 69 intercity coaches per day from Ankara to Istanbul. Traveling by coach from Ankara to Istanbul usually takes around 6 hours and 22 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus coach can make the trip in 4 hours and 55 minutes.
| Distance | 217 mi (349 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 55m |
| Cheapest price | £12.13 |
| Trips per day | 69 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Ankara to Istanbul?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Ankara to Istanbul. FlixBus connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 69 | 6h 23m | £13.93 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 69 trips from Ankara to Istanbul, and usually makes the trip in about 6 hours and 23 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 6 hours and 22 minutes to cover the 217 miles from Ankara to Istanbul. However, the fastest coach only takes 4 hours and 55 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Travelers prefer riding the coach on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Istanbul. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week."
The first coach leaves at 00:00 and the last coach leaves at 23:00. To see the times for all coaches from Ankara to Istanbul, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Ankara?
Main departure station: Ankara Bus Station
Ankara has two coach stations with service to Istanbul.
All coach stations in Ankara:
Ankara Bus Station
Kayaş Çalışkan
Where does the coach arrive in Istanbul?
Main arrival station: Dudullu Bus Sta
Coaches arrive in Istanbul at 3 stations, depending on which coach line you are traveling with.
Coach stations in Istanbul:
Dudullu Bus Sta
Alibeykoy
Esenler Otogarı Otoparkı
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