Capital city, Turkey
Getting around Ankara
How to get around Ankara
Metro and Ankaray link Kızılay, Ulus, AŞTİ bus station and the train station; buses cover the rest. Taxis are cheap enough for late nights. Use an Ankarakart.
Ways to get around Ankara
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Ankara Metro and Ankaray | About 30–45 TRY with Ankarakart | Kızılay is the hub; trains run roughly 6 am to midnight |
| EGO city buses | About 30–45 TRY with Ankarakart | Covers everywhere; use Google Maps for routes |
| Taxi and BiTaksi | About 250–400 TRY for 5 km | Meters are standard; app removes haggling |
| High-speed train (YHT) | From about 500–1,000 TRY | To Istanbul (about 4.5 h), Eskişehir and Konya |
Ride-hailing apps in Ankara
A 5 km ride costs about ₺250–400 ($5.1–8.1).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| BiTaksi | Hails ordinary yellow taxis with fixed meter pricing |
- Yellow taxis are metered; insist on the meter. BiTaksi avoids language problems and overcharging.
Arriving in Ankara
Esenboğa (ESB)
Havaş airport bus to the center about 45–60 min, roughly 200–300 TRY; taxi about 1,200–2,000 TRY; some city buses also run.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences are valid for six months from entry; carry an IDP if yours isn't in Latin script.
- Onward travel in Turkey: Comfortable long-distance buses reach every town; fast trains link Istanbul, Ankara, Konya and Eskişehir; cheap domestic flights save days on long hops east.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Ankara?
No. Use BiTaksi instead.
What's the best way to get around Ankara?
Metro and Ankaray link Kızılay, Ulus, AŞTİ bus station and the train station; buses cover the rest. Taxis are cheap enough for late nights. Use an Ankarakart.
How do I get from the airport to Ankara?
Havaş airport bus to the center about 45–60 min, roughly 200–300 TRY; taxi about 1,200–2,000 TRY; some city buses also run.
Is Ankara walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- TCDD Taşımacılık (trains)
- Turkish Airlines
- Pegasus Airlines
- EGO Genel Müdürlüğü (Ankara transit)
- Esenboğa Airport (DHMI)
- Go Türkiye
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