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

today
from $13
tomorrow
from $12
Tuesday
from $12
Wednesday
from $12
Thursday
from $13
Friday
from $12
Saturday
from $12

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Yeni Aksaray Seyahat
    7h 0m
    0
    9:30 PM
    Istanbul
    Harem central bus station
    4:30 AM
    Ankara
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Yeni Aksaray Seyahat
    Economy
    $13
  • Beydağı Turizm
    7h 30m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    7:30 PM
    Ankara
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Beydağı Turizm
    Economy
    $13
  • Yeni Diyarbakır Seyahat
    9h 0m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    10:00 PM
    Ankara
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Yeni Diyarbakır Seyahat
    Economy
    $13
  • SELÇUK CANLAR TURİZM
    7h 0m
    0
    12:50 AM
    Istanbul
    Alibeyköy Otogarı
    7:50 AM
    Ankara
    Central Bus Station
    0
    SELÇUK CANLAR TURİZM
    Economy
    $14
  • Divriği Nazar Turizm
    8h 0m
    0
    3:50 PM
    Istanbul
    Alibeyköy Otogarı
    11:50 PM
    Ankara
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Divriği Nazar Turizm
    Economy
    $14

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Kahta Petrol Turizm
    9h 0m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    9:00 PM
    Ankara
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Kahta Petrol Turizm
    Economy
    $12
  • İnan Turizm
    8h 0m
    0
    8:20 PM
    Istanbul
    Alibeyköy Otogarı
    4:20 AM
    Ankara
    Central Bus Station
    0
    İnan Turizm
    Economy
    $13
  • Beydağı Turizm
    7h 59m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    11:59 PM
    Ankara
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Beydağı Turizm
    Economy
    $13
  • Yeni Sivas Turizm
    9h 0m
    0
    3:50 PM
    Istanbul
    Alibeyköy Otogarı
    12:50 AM
    Ankara
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Yeni Sivas Turizm
    Economy
    $14
  • Has Karayolu Turizm
    9h 0m
    0
    11:59 PM
    Istanbul
    Alibeyköy Otogarı
    8:59 AM
    Ankara
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Has Karayolu Turizm
    Economy
    $15

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Kahta Petrol Turizm
    8h 0m
    0
    12:25 PM
    Istanbul
    Harem central bus station
    8:25 PM
    Ankara
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Kahta Petrol Turizm
    Economy
    $12
  • Yeni Aksaray Seyahat
    8h 0m
    0
    5:15 AM
    Istanbul
    Alibeyköy Otogarı
    1:15 PM
    Ankara
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Yeni Aksaray Seyahat
    Economy
    $13
  • İnan Turizm
    8h 0m
    0
    8:20 PM
    Istanbul
    Alibeyköy Otogarı
    4:20 AM
    Ankara
    Central Bus Station
    0
    İnan Turizm
    Economy
    $13
  • Beydağı Turizm
    7h 0m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    9:00 PM
    Ankara
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Beydağı Turizm
    Economy
    $13
  • Divriği Nazar Turizm
    8h 0m
    0
    3:50 PM
    Istanbul
    Alibeyköy Otogarı
    11:50 PM
    Ankara
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Divriği Nazar Turizm
    Economy
    $14

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Kahta Petrol Turizm
    8h 0m
    0
    12:25 PM
    Istanbul
    Harem central bus station
    8:25 PM
    Ankara
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Kahta Petrol Turizm
    Economy
    $12
  • Yeni Aksaray Seyahat
    8h 0m
    0
    12:15 AM
    Istanbul
    Alibeyköy Otogarı
    8:15 AM
    Ankara
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Yeni Aksaray Seyahat
    Economy
    $13
  • Divriği Nazar Turizm
    8h 0m
    0
    3:50 PM
    Istanbul
    Alibeyköy Otogarı
    11:50 PM
    Ankara
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Divriği Nazar Turizm
    Economy
    $13
  • Beydağı Turizm
    7h 30m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    5:30 PM
    Ankara
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Beydağı Turizm
    Economy
    $13
  • Elazığ Murat Turizm
    8h 0m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    7:30 PM
    Ankara
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Elazığ Murat Turizm
    Economy
    $14

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Beydağı Turizm
    7h 59m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    11:59 PM
    Ankara
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Beydağı Turizm
    Economy
    $13
  • Nilüfer Turizm
    7h 0m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    8:00 AM
    Ankara
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Nilüfer Turizm
    Economy
    $18
  • Metro Turizm
    7h 0m
    0
    12:00 AM
    Istanbul
    Alibeyköy Otogarı
    7:00 AM
    Ankara
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    $19
  • FlixBus
    6h 25m
    0
    12:20 AM
    Istanbul
    Alibeyköy Otogarı
    6:45 AM
    Ankara
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $23
  • Pamukkale Turizm
    6h 19m
    0
    12:25 AM
    Istanbul
    Alibeyköy Otogarı
    6:44 AM
    Ankara
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Pamukkale Turizm
    Economy
    $23

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Midyat Seyyidoğlu
    7h 0m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Harem central bus station
    9:00 PM
    Ankara
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Midyat Seyyidoğlu
    Economy
    $12
  • Yeni Aksaray Seyahat
    7h 0m
    0
    9:30 PM
    Istanbul
    Harem central bus station
    4:30 AM
    Ankara
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Yeni Aksaray Seyahat
    Economy
    $13
  • Yeni Diyarbakır Seyahat
    9h 0m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    10:00 PM
    Ankara
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Yeni Diyarbakır Seyahat
    Economy
    $13
  • Ak Turizm
    8h 0m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    12:00 AM
    Ankara
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Ak Turizm
    Economy
    $13
  • Beydağı Turizm
    7h 59m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    11:59 PM
    Ankara
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Beydağı Turizm
    Economy
    $13

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Divriği Nazar Turizm
    7h 0m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Dudullu Bus Station
    12:00 AM
    Ankara
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Divriği Nazar Turizm
    Economy
    $12
  • Adiyaman Anka Turizm
    9h 0m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    8:30 PM
    Ankara
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Adiyaman Anka Turizm
    Economy
    $12
  • Elazığ Murat Turizm
    9h 0m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Istanbul
    Dudullu Bus Station
    9:45 PM
    Ankara
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Elazığ Murat Turizm
    Economy
    $12
  • Midyat Seyyidoğlu
    7h 0m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Harem central bus station
    9:00 PM
    Ankara
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Midyat Seyyidoğlu
    Economy
    $12
  • Yeni Aksaray Seyahat
    7h 0m
    0
    9:30 PM
    Istanbul
    Harem central bus station
    4:30 AM
    Ankara
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Yeni Aksaray Seyahat
    Economy
    $13

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.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 429 daily buses from Istanbul to Ankara. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 205 daily coaches between Istanbul and Ankara.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 673 buses from Istanbul to Ankara, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Istanbul and Ankara, with 440 offers.

Facts about the bus from Istanbul to Ankara

Compare all providers like Metro Turizm, Pamukkale Turizm and FlixBus that travel 323 times every day by bus from Istanbul to Ankara in one click! Book your bus ticket from Istanbul to Ankara starting from $12!

Cheapest Bus $12
Fastest Bus 4h 15m
Earliest Bus 12:05 AM
Latest Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes 323 Ø
Distance 217.2 miles
Bus Companies Metro Turizm, Pamukkale Turizm, FlixBus, Kamil Koc, Ali Osman Ulusoy, Süha Turizm, Es Turizm, Varan Turizm, Yeni Aksaray Seyahat, Villa Seyahat and 48 more.

Cheapest bus connections from Istanbul to Ankara

Every day, 323 buses from 58 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 06/30/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 06/29
$12
Monday 06/30
$10
Tuesday 07/01
$12
Wednesday 07/02
$11
Thursday 07/03
$10
Friday 07/04
$13
Saturday 07/05
$11
Sunday 07/06
$23
Monday 07/07
$10
Tuesday 07/08
$13
Wednesday 07/09
$13
Thursday 07/10
$11
Friday 07/11
$10
Saturday 07/12
$11
Sunday 07/13
$18
Monday 07/14
$10
Tuesday 07/15
$10
Wednesday 07/16
$10
Thursday 07/17
$13
Friday 07/18
$11
Saturday 07/19
$11
Sunday 07/20
$10
Monday 07/21
$10
Tuesday 07/22
$13
Wednesday 07/23
$10
Thursday 07/24
$11
Friday 07/25
$10
Saturday 07/26

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, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Istanbul to Ankara. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $13.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Istanbul to Ankara, with $12. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $13.

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.

Metro Turizm from Istanbul to Ankara

Metro Turizm

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

Cheapest Price $19
Fastest Bus 4h 15m
Earliest Bus 12:05 AM
Last Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Connections 67 Ø
Found on 6/28/2025

Nilüfer Turizm from Istanbul to Ankara

Nilüfer Turizm

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

Cheapest Price $14
Fastest Bus 5h 30m
Earliest Bus 1:00 AM
Last Bus 1:00 AM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 6/28/2025

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.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Istanbul to Ankara? Compare all modes of transports from Istanbul to Ankara.

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 $12 and takes 9h 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 58 companies with a range of ticket prices between $12 and $26. 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 323 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 Metro Turizm and takes 4h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $19. 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 12:05 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, Pamukkale Turizm and FlixBus. 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, Pamukkale Turizm and FlixBus.

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
Economy

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

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