Bus Istanbul to Ankara: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Istanbul to Ankara

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Istanbul to Ankara from various bus operators like Metro Turizm, FlixBus or Pamukkale Turizm for the next days.

today

$14

tomorrow

$15

Wednesday

$15

Thursday

$21

Friday

$15

Saturday

Sunday

$15

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Luks Afsinlilar Seyahat	8h 0m	2:00 PM	Istanbul	Harem central bus station	10:00 PM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from Luks Afsinlilar Seyahat goes from Harem central bus station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/7/2026 2:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 9/7/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Beydağı Turizm	7h 59m	4:00 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	11:59 PM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from Beydağı Turizm goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/7/2026 4:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 9/7/2026 11:59:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 59m
Lider Vip Travel	8h 0m	10:00 AM	Istanbul	Anadolu	6:00 PM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from Lider Vip Travel goes from Anadolu, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/7/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 9/7/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Elazığ Murat Turizm	9h 0m	1:15 PM	Istanbul	Anadolu	10:15 PM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from Elazığ Murat Turizm goes from Anadolu, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/7/2026 1:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 9/7/2026 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Kahta Petrol Turizm	9h 0m	4:30 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	1:30 AM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Kahta Petrol Turizm goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/7/2026 4:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 9/8/2026 1:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Beydağı Turizm	8h 0m	2:00 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	10:00 PM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from Beydağı Turizm goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/8/2026 2:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 9/8/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
FlixBus	6h 24m	12:20 AM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	6:44 AM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/8/2026 12:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 9/8/2026 6:44:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 24m
Pamukkale Turizm	6h 19m	12:25 AM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	6:44 AM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Pamukkale Turizm goes from Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/8/2026 12:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 9/8/2026 6:44:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 19m
Kamil Koc	8h 41m	2:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	10:41 AM	Ankara	Kayaş	Economy	$21	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/8/2026 2:00:00 AM to Kayaş, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 9/8/2026 10:41:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 41m
Metro Turizm	6h 25m	12:05 AM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	6:30 AM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/8/2026 12:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 9/8/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Beydağı Turizm	7h 30m	10:00 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	5:30 PM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from Beydağı Turizm goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/9/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 9/9/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
FlixBus	6h 24m	12:20 AM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	6:44 AM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/9/2026 12:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 9/9/2026 6:44:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 24m
Pamukkale Turizm	6h 19m	12:25 AM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	6:44 AM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Pamukkale Turizm goes from Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/9/2026 12:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 9/9/2026 6:44:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 19m
Kamil Koc	6h 45m	4:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	10:45 PM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/9/2026 4:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 9/9/2026 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
Metro Turizm	6h 25m	12:05 AM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	6:30 AM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/9/2026 12:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 9/9/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Pamukkale Turizm	6h 19m	12:25 AM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	6:44 AM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Pamukkale Turizm goes from Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/10/2026 12:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 9/10/2026 6:44:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 19m
Pamukkale Turizm	6h 5m	12:55 AM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	7:00 AM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Pamukkale Turizm goes from Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/10/2026 12:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 9/10/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Kamil Koc	6h 45m	5:30 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	12:15 PM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/10/2026 5:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 9/10/2026 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
Kamil Koc	7h 0m	7:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	2:00 PM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/10/2026 7:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 9/10/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	6h 24m	12:20 AM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	6:44 AM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/10/2026 12:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 9/10/2026 6:44:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 24m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Beydağı Turizm	7h 59m	4:00 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	11:59 PM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from Beydağı Turizm goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/11/2026 4:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 9/11/2026 11:59:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 59m
Metro Turizm	6h 25m	12:05 AM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	6:30 AM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/11/2026 12:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 9/11/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
FlixBus	6h 24m	12:20 AM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	6:44 AM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/11/2026 12:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 9/11/2026 6:44:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 24m
Pamukkale Turizm	6h 19m	12:25 AM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	6:44 AM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Pamukkale Turizm goes from Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/11/2026 12:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 9/11/2026 6:44:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 19m
Kamil Koc	8h 40m	2:30 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	11:10 AM	Ankara	Kayaş	Economy	$21	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/11/2026 2:30:00 AM to Kayaş, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 9/11/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Beydağı Turizm	7h 30m	10:00 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	5:30 PM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from Beydağı Turizm goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/13/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 9/13/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Metro Turizm	6h 25m	12:05 AM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	6:30 AM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/13/2026 12:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 9/13/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
FlixBus	6h 24m	12:20 AM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	6:44 AM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/13/2026 12:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 9/13/2026 6:44:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 24m
Pamukkale Turizm	6h 19m	12:25 AM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	6:44 AM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Pamukkale Turizm goes from Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/13/2026 12:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 9/13/2026 6:44:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 19m
Kamil Koc	8h 40m	2:30 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	11:10 AM	Ankara	Kayaş	Economy	$21	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 9/13/2026 2:30:00 AM to Kayaş, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 9/13/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m

Frequency of bus connections between Istanbul and Ankara

See here how frequent the connections between Istanbul and Ankara are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 249 daily buses from Istanbul to Ankara. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 210 daily coaches between Istanbul and Ankara.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 382 buses from Istanbul to Ankara, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Istanbul and Ankara, with 279 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 9/6/2026 costs just $10, from Luks Afsinlilar Seyahat

Facts about the bus from Istanbul to Ankara

Compare all providers like Metro Turizm, FlixBus and Pamukkale Turizm that travel 229 times every day by bus from Istanbul to Ankara in one click! Book your bus ticket from Istanbul to Ankara starting from $10!

Cheapest Bus	$10
Fastest Bus	4h 45m
Earliest Bus	1:45 AM
Latest Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes	229 Ø
Distance	217.2 miles
Bus Companies	Metro Turizm, FlixBus, Pamukkale Turizm, Kamil Koc, Beydağı Turizm, Ali Osman Ulusoy, Sakarya Vib Turizm, Lider Vip Travel, Kale Seyahat, İstanbul Seyahat and 9 more.

Cheapest bus connections from Istanbul to Ankara

Every day, 229 buses from 19 bus companies leave Istanbul for Ankara: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

$14

Tuesday 09/08

$21

Wednesday 09/09

$21

Thursday 09/10

$12

Friday 09/11

$12

Saturday 09/12

$14

Sunday 09/13

$12

Monday 09/14

$12

Tuesday 09/15

$14

Wednesday 09/16

$17

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

$12

Saturday 09/19

$17

Sunday 09/20

$15

Monday 09/21

$12

Tuesday 09/22

$14

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

$21

Friday 09/25

$14

Saturday 09/26

$19

Sunday 09/27

$14

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

$21

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Istanbul to Ankara

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Istanbul to Ankara, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $12, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Istanbul to Ankara. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $15.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Istanbul to Ankara, with $12. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $15.

How to save money travelling from Istanbul to Ankara

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Istanbul to Ankara in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Istanbul to Ankara, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Istanbul to Ankara are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Istanbul to Ankara

These are the most booked bus companies between Istanbul to Ankara from our users.

Pamukkale Turizm from Istanbul to Ankara

Here you will find the key facts about the Pamukkale Turizm bus route Istanbul to Ankara:

Cheapest Price	$21
Fastest Bus	4h 45m
Earliest Bus	2:00 AM
Last Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Connections	53 Ø
Found on	9/7/2026

Kamil Koc from Istanbul to Ankara

Here you will find the key facts about the Kamil Koc bus route Istanbul to Ankara:

Cheapest Price	$21
Fastest Bus	6h 45m
Earliest Bus	1:00 AM
Last Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Connections	22 Ø
Found on	9/7/2026

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Istanbul - Ankara

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All bus stations and stops in Istanbul and Ankara

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Istanbul and Ankara.

Alibeyköy Otogarı

Güzeltepe, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Blv 18

Dudullu Bus Station

Kible Sokak 38

Esenler Bus Station

Altıntepsi

Otogar Bus Station

Altıntepsi Mahallesi Bayrampasa-Istanbul

Samandira Bus Station

Tuna Cd 4

Central Bus Station

Aşti Giriş

Kayaş

Gölbaşı

Ulus

Keçiören

Service and Comfort on the bus from Istanbul to Ankara

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Istanbul to Ankara? Or which bus companies serve the route Istanbul to Ankara? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Istanbul to Ankara bus

How much does a Istanbul Ankara bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $10 and takes 8h 0m to reach Ankara. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Istanbul to Ankara?

This route is offered by 19 companies with a range of ticket prices between $10 and $29. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Ankara.

On average, how many connections are available from Istanbul to Ankara each day?

Every day, the Istanbul to Ankara bus route is served by approximately 229 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Istanbul to Ankara take?

The fastest bus from Istanbul to Ankara is offered by Pamukkale Turizm and takes 4h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $22. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Istanbul to Ankara?

The earliest bus arriving in Ankara from Istanbul starts at 1:45 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Istanbul to Ankara?

The latest bus trip departing from Istanbul for Ankara starts at 11:59 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Istanbul Ankara route?

When traveling by bus from Istanbul to Ankara, passengers can travel with Metro Turizm, FlixBus and Pamukkale Turizm. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Ankara?

You can check all the direct connections between Istanbul and Ankara by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Metro Turizm, FlixBus and Pamukkale Turizm.

What can I take with me on the Istanbul to Ankara bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Istanbul Ankara bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Istanbul Ankara bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Istanbul to Ankara on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Istanbul to Ankara

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Istanbul and to Ankara

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Istanbul and to Ankara. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!