Ankara is a central transport hub in Turkey, served by Esenboğa Airport (ESB), the Ankara Tren Garı (high-speed train station), and AŞTİ (Ankara Intercity Bus Terminal). Within the city, an extensive public transport network includes metro lines and EGO buses.
By Air:
Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB) is located about 30 kilometers northeast of the city center.
Shuttle services like BelkoAir and Havaş operate from the airport to the city center, taking approximately 30-55 minutes and costing around 100-150 TRY.
Public bus line 442 also connects the airport to key areas like Ankara Train Station and AŞTİ, with a travel time of about 60 minutes and a fare of around 50-100 TRY.
Flights from Istanbul (IST/SAW) to Ankara typically last 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes, with one-way fares starting from approximately $17-$30 USD.
International flights, such as from the United States, can take 13-20 hours, with round-trip costs averaging around $1,518 USD.
By Train:
High-speed trains (YHT) frequently connect Ankara with major cities like Istanbul, Eskişehir, and Konya.
The journey from Istanbul to Ankara by high-speed train ranges from 3 hours 43 minutes to 5 hours 26 minutes, with tickets typically costing between $13.58-$19.21 USD or 650-1100 TRY.
Traditional intercity train services also operate to eastern cities such as Kars.
By Bus:
AŞTİ, the intercity bus terminal, serves as a hub for bus travel across Turkey.
Buses from Istanbul to Ankara generally take 6 hours 20 minutes to 7 hours 17 minutes, with fares starting from about $12-$26 USD or 16.98 EUR.
To Cappadocia (Göreme), bus travel typically takes 3 hours 18 minutes to 4 hours, costing approximately 490-700 TRY or from 14.98 EUR.
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