Bursa to Ankara by train
Ankara lies 324 km (202 mi) east of Bursa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 52 min at the speeds typical of Turkey rail, over roughly 396 km (246 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Bursa | Ankara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 3.1 million | 3.5 million |
| Elevation | 155 m (509 ft) | 874 m (2,867 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Stations on record | Piribeyler railway station | Hipodrom railway station, Gazi Mahallesi railway station, Gazi railway station |
Where to book trains from Bursa to Ankara
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Staying in Ankara
Our booking partner lists 398 places to stay in Ankara. Of the 168 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (80), and 26 are five-star. Across 159 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 56,788 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ankara from Bursa?
324 km (202 mi) in a straight line, east of Bursa; by road roughly 396 km (246 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bursa to Ankara by train?
About 2 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bursa and Ankara?
No, both are on Europe/Istanbul at the moment.
Where can I stay in Ankara?
Our booking partner lists 398 places to stay in Ankara, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.