{"id":13110,"date":"2025-10-24T16:46:39","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T14:46:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/?p=13110"},"modified":"2026-03-17T16:55:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T15:55:59","slug":"ankara-by-metro-lines-map-and-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/asia\/ankara-by-metro-lines-map-and-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Around Ankara by Metro \u2013 Lines, Map, and Travel Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"13110\" class=\"elementor elementor-13110 elementor-12310\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8944c0c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8944c0c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a11da5f elementor-toc--minimized-on-desktop elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"a11da5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;,&quot;h4&quot;,&quot;h5&quot;,&quot;h6&quot;],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of contents\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__a11da5f\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__a11da5f\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__a11da5f\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec27d3b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ec27d3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Hi \ud83d\udc4b<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">Ankara isn\u2019t a \u201cshortcut\u201d kind of city. Even though it\u2019s not as massive as Istanbul, distances can surprise you \u2014 the government quarter, business districts, and residential areas are all farther apart than the map suggests, and traffic has a mind of its own. That\u2019s why the metro quickly becomes your best ally: you hop on, ride at your own pace, and skip the chaos. It\u2019s the city\u2019s backbone that lets you squeeze in one more coffee, one more museum, one more viewpoint \u2014 instead of collecting red lights on the road.   <\/p><p class=\"p1\">The stations are easy to navigate, transfers are painless, and suddenly the city layout just clicks \u2014 after a couple of rides, you already know where your center is and how to get back to it. Of course, the metro won\u2019t take you everywhere, but it definitely makes getting around much easier. <\/p><p class=\"p1\">In this post, we\u2019ll show you how to make the most of it \u2014 where to hop underground, how to plan your metro rides while sightseeing, and what to keep in mind so you spend your energy on exploring Ankara itself, not on logistics.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1409ed0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1409ed0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/turkey-ankara-metro-station-green-line.jpeg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Turkey, Ankara Metro station\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTU1OTAsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93YXJzYXd0cmF2ZWxlcnMucGxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzEwXC90dXJrZXktYW5rYXJhLW1ldHJvLXN0YXRpb24tZ3JlZW4tbGluZS5qcGVnIn0%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/turkey-ankara-metro-station-green-line-1024x576.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-csco-thumbnail-16x9-2x size-csco-thumbnail-16x9-2x wp-image-15590\" alt=\"People waiting on a platform inside Ankara Metro station, with green exit signs overhead\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/turkey-ankara-metro-station-green-line-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/turkey-ankara-metro-station-green-line-512x288.jpeg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57b8247 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"57b8247\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>History of the subway in the capital of Turkey<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">For decades, Ankara\u2019s residents relied mainly on EGO buses. The real breakthrough came in the 1990s: in August 1992, construction began on Ankaray, a light rail line connecting the main bus terminal (A\u015eT\u0130) with Dikimevi. It officially opened on August 30, 1996 \u2014 marking the capital\u2019s first step into rapid rail transit.   <\/p><p class=\"p1\">A year later, on December 28, 1997, the first full metro line, M1, opened between K\u0131z\u0131lay and Bat\u0131kent. From that point on, K\u0131z\u0131lay naturally became the central hub of the entire network.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">The next major expansions came after a long pause: on February 12, 2014, the M3 line (Bat\u0131kent\u2013OSB\/T\u00f6rekent) opened, followed by M2 (K\u0131z\u0131lay\u2013\u00c7ayyolu) on March 13, 2014. For the first few years, the lines operated separately, requiring a transfer \u2014 only in 2018\/2019 were they linked into a single continuous route from Koru to OSB\/T\u00f6rekent, which made cross-city travel much simpler.   <\/p><p class=\"p1\">In the north, the M4 (Ke\u00e7i\u00f6ren) line joined the network \u2014 its first section opened on January 5, 2017, and on April 12, 2023, it was finally extended to K\u0131z\u0131lay, once again improving transfers and cutting travel times across the city.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">Today, the metro serves as the city\u2019s fast backbone, while buses take passengers deeper into the neighborhoods \u2014 a setup that simply works in Ankara. And if you\u2019re in the mood for some cardio, you can always get off one stop earlier: the capital sits on hills, so your legs will do the rest (though they might complain afterward). Enough talking \u2014 in the next part, we\u2019ll show how this whole system actually saves you time and nerves in practice.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ccd716e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ccd716e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Metro lines<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">Ankara has four metro lines (M1\u2013M4) and one light rail line in the city center \u2014 Ankaray (A1).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-192ab9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"192ab9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/turkey-ankara-metro-map.png\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Turkey, Ankara Metro map\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTU1OTMsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93YXJzYXd0cmF2ZWxlcnMucGxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzEwXC90dXJrZXktYW5rYXJhLW1ldHJvLW1hcC5wbmcifQ%3D%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/turkey-ankara-metro-map-1024x634.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-15593\" alt=\"Ankara Metro map showing lines M1, M2, M3, M4 and routes across Ankara, Turkey\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/turkey-ankara-metro-map-1024x634.png 1024w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/turkey-ankara-metro-map-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/turkey-ankara-metro-map-800x495.png 800w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/turkey-ankara-metro-map-512x317.png 512w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/turkey-ankara-metro-map-920x570.png 920w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/turkey-ankara-metro-map.png 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f31072e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f31072e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"p1\">\ud83d\udfe2 Ankaray (A1) &#8211; A\u015eT\u0130 \u2194 Dikimevi<\/h3><p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ego.gov.tr\/tr\/sayfa\/1085\/a1-ankaray-dikimeviasti-rayli-toplu-tasim-sistemi\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">A fast east\u2013west backbone running through the very heart of the city.<\/a> The most convenient way to get from the main bus terminal A\u015eT\u0130 straight to K\u0131z\u0131lay and onward to Dikimevi. Along the way, you\u2019ll pass Maltepe and Kurtulu\u015f, both offering easy access to the Ba\u015fkentray commuter rail and the main train station area. A perfect line to start your exploration of the city.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a2cd9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a2cd9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"p1\">\ud83d\udd34 M1 &#8211; K\u0131z\u0131lay \u2194 Bat\u0131kent<\/h3><p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ego.gov.tr\/tr\/sayfa\/2099\/m1-ankara-metrosu1-kizilaybatikent-\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Center axis \u2192 northwest.<\/a> It takes you near the old town and major museums (S\u0131hhiye, Ulus), stops at AKM (Atat\u00fcrk K\u00fclt\u00fcr Merkezi; transfer to M4 here), and continues through residential and industrial districts (Yenimahalle, OST\u0130M) all the way to Bat\u0131kent. A great choice if you\u2019re staying in the western part of Ankara. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afccca4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"afccca4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"p1\">\ud83d\udfe0 M2 &#8211; K\u0131z\u0131lay \u2194 \u00c7ayyolu\/Koru<\/h3><p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ego.gov.tr\/tr\/sayfa\/2108\/m2-ankara-metrosu2-kizilay-cayyolu\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">This line heads southwest <\/a>\u2014 a typical everyday route for students and commuters. It stops at Milli K\u00fct\u00fcphane (National Library), the business district of S\u00f6\u011f\u00fct\u00f6z\u00fc, and passes by the ODT\u00dc\/METU and Bilkent campuses, ending at Koru. Perfect if you\u2019re visiting universities or the city\u2019s newer residential areas. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-192d983 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"192d983\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"p1\">\ud83d\udd35 M3 &#8211; Bat\u0131kent \u2194 Sincan \/ OSB-T\u00f6rekent<\/h3><p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ego.gov.tr\/tr\/sayfa\/2106\/m3-ankara-metrosu3-batikentsincantorekent-\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">It extends M1 further west <\/a>\u2014 through Eryaman, Harikalar Diyar\u0131 (a large \u201cWonderland\u201d park), Sincan, and industrial zones all the way to OSB\u2013T\u00f6rekent. Handy if you\u2019re heading outside the city center \u2014 whether to visit family, shop, or check out specific local spots. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4e496a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e4e496a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"p1\">\ud83d\udfe3 M4 &#8211; Ke\u00e7i\u00f6ren \u2194 K\u0131z\u0131lay<\/h3><p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ego.gov.tr\/tr\/sayfa\/2110\/m4-ankara-metrosu4-tandogankecioren-\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The north of the city connected to the center.<\/a> Key stops include D\u0131\u015fkap\u0131 (near hospitals and universities), AKM (transfer to M1), and Gar \u2014 the main railway station serving YHT high-speed trains and Ba\u015fkentray commuter rail \u2014 with the line ending at K\u0131z\u0131lay. If you want to cross Ankara from the north straight into the city\u2019s heart, this is the obvious choice. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d574f7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d574f7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"p1\"><b>Transport hub<\/b> &#8211; 15 July K\u0131z\u0131lay Milli \u0130rade<\/h3><p class=\"p1\">It\u2019s the central hub of the entire network \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/15_Temmuz_K%C4%B1z%C4%B1lay_Milli_%C4%B0rade_%28Ankara_Metro%29\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">where Ankaray (A1) and metro lines M1, M2, and M4 all intersect<\/a>. In practice, that means from K\u0131z\u0131lay you can reach any direction in the city, and most daily or sightseeing routes cross here anyway. The metro (M1\/M2\/M4) and Ankaray platforms are all underground within the same complex \u2014 you just walk through connecting corridors without ever needing to exit to street level.  <\/p><p class=\"p1\">On the surface, you\u2019ve got K\u0131z\u0131lay Square and the adjacent G\u00fcvenpark \u2014 a massive hub for EGO buses and dolmu\u015f minibuses. It\u2019s a great spot to start or end your day: easy to catch a bus deeper into the districts or head back underground to the metro. The square sits right along major arteries like Atat\u00fcrk Blvd. and Gazi Mustafa Kemal Blvd., so within a few minutes\u2019 walk you\u2019ll find shops, caf\u00e9s, and plenty of office blocks.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f47e6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4f47e6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Hours of operation<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">In short: <a href=\"https:\/\/m.ego.gov.tr\/dosya\/indir\/32651.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">trains start running around 6:00 AM and operate until late at night<\/a>. The last departures are usually around 1:00 AM, though exact times depend on the line and direction.<\/p><ul><li class=\"p1\"><strong>M1\u2013M2\u2013M3 line<\/strong> (Koru \u2194 K\u0131z\u0131lay \u2194 OSB\/T\u00f6rekent): During peak hours, trains run every 5\u20137 minutes, off-peak every 7\u201310 minutes, and after 11:00 p.m. about every 15 minutes. Last trains: from OSB\/T\u00f6rekent at 00:10, from Koru at 00:35, and from K\u0131z\u0131lay in both directions at 01:00.   <\/li><li class=\"p1\"><strong>M4 line<\/strong> (Ke\u00e7i\u00f6ren \u2194 K\u0131z\u0131lay): Operating hours are similar to the other lines \u2014 about every 9 minutes during peak times and less frequently in the evening. Last trains: from \u015eehitler at 00:30 and from K\u0131z\u0131lay at 01:10.  <\/li><li class=\"p1\"><strong>Ankaray A1 line<\/strong> (A\u015eT\u0130 \u2194 K\u0131z\u0131lay \u2194 Dikimevi): High frequency during peak hours (every 4\u20136 minutes), 7\u201310 minutes off-peak, and about every 20 minutes after midnight. Last trains: from A\u015eT\u0130 at 00:50, from Dikimevi at 00:55, and from K\u0131z\u0131lay in both directions at 01:00. <\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fcb1cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4fcb1cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How to buy a ticket? Options and prices <\/h2><p class=\"p1\">The easiest way: use the AnkaraKart (also known as Ba\u015fkentkart) or simply pay contactless with your bank card or phone. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ego.gov.tr\/tr\/sayfa\/2098\/tasima-ucretleri\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The difference is in the price and transfers.<\/a><\/p><ul><li class=\"p1\"><strong>AnkaraKart:<\/strong> A standard ride costs 26 TL. You can make two transfers within 75 minutes (valid across the metro, Ankaray, EGO buses, and the suburban train Ba\u015fkentray). The first transfer costs 13 TL (or 8 TL for discounted fares), and there are also special rates for teachers. It\u2019s the most economical option if you plan to combine several modes of transport in one day.  <\/li><li class=\"p1\"><strong>Contactless bank card (Visa\/Mastercard):<\/strong> Works at the gates like a single-use ticket. The fare is 31 TL, with no transfer discounts. In our experience, it\u2019s the most convenient option \u2014 but if you\u2019re combining multiple rides, AnkaraKart will be cheaper overall. <\/li><li class=\"p1\"><strong>Phone with NFC: <\/strong>Also 31 TL per ride, with no discounted transfers. In practice, it works as a virtual ticket on your phone, powered by the AnkaraKart system.  <\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\">Two practical notes: the airport line 442 has a separate fare of 100 TL, and between 06:00 and 06:45 there\u2019s an early-morning discount for standard AnkaraKart users \u2014 23 TL instead of 26 TL.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a217ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry\" data-id=\"4a217ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_image_gallery_masonry.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-image-gallery-masonry qodef-qi-fslightbox-popup qodef-popup-gallery qodef-image--hover-zoom qodef-qi-grid qodef-layout--qi-masonry qodef-items--fixed qodef-col-num--2 qodef-responsive--predefined\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-grid-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-qi-grid-masonry-sizer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/turkey-ankara-metro-ticket-machine-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/turkey-ankara-metro-ticket-machine-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Ankara Ticket validator inside a turnstile, showing green indicator lights and Bas\u0327kent Kart screen text\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/turkey-ankara-metro-ticket-machine-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/turkey-ankara-metro-ticket-machine-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/turkey-ankara-metro-ticket-machine-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/turkey-ankara-metro-ticket-machine-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"qodef-e qodef-image-wrapper qodef-grid-item qodef-item--square\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-popup-item\" itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/turkey-ankara-metro-entrance-tickets-scaled.jpeg\" data-type=\"image\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/turkey-ankara-metro-entrance-tickets-650x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square size-qi_addons_for_elementor_image_size_square\" alt=\"Ankara Metro Entrance in Turkey with turnstiles, tiled walls, and platform access barriers\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/turkey-ankara-metro-entrance-tickets-650x650.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/turkey-ankara-metro-entrance-tickets-148x148.jpeg 148w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/turkey-ankara-metro-entrance-tickets-296x296.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/turkey-ankara-metro-entrance-tickets-1300x1300.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd861b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cd861b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"p1\"><b>Where to buy tickets and cards?<\/b><\/h3><ul><li class=\"p1\"><strong>Ticket machines and sales points: <\/strong>You can buy and top up AnkaraKart at machines inside metro stations and at official <a href=\"https:\/\/baskentkart.ego.gov.tr\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">AnkaraKart\/Ba\u015fkentkart points<\/a>. The official \u201cDolum ve Sat\u0131\u015f Yerleri\u201d map shows all locations across the city. Pro tip: You can use a regular, non-personalized card for two people \u2014 just tap it twice at the gate. \u26a0\ufe0f Note: This doesn\u2019t apply to discounted or personalized cards (fines apply), and transfer discounts are calculated per card, so if you switch lines often, it\u2019s better for each person to have their own.   <\/li><li class=\"p1\"><strong>AnkaraKart service centers:<\/strong> If you prefer in-person assistance, you\u2019ll find offices at K\u0131z\u0131lay, Akk\u00f6pr\u00fc, Dikimevi, Be\u015fevler, and the EGO headquarters. K\u0131z\u0131lay stays open longer \u2014 Mon\u2013Fri 08:00\u201320:00, Sat 11:00\u201316:00. Other locations typically operate Mon\u2013Fri 08:00\u201317:00 and Sat 11:00\u201316:00. All are closed on Sundays.  <\/li><li class=\"p1\"><strong>EGO Cepte app:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/ego-cepte\/id501322549?platform=iphone\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The official mobile app<\/a> lets you top up your AnkaraKart, check your balance, and locate the nearest sales or top-up points on the map.<\/li><li class=\"p1\"><strong>Without a card (the easiest option):<\/strong> You can enter the gates using a contactless bank card, an NFC-enabled phone, or by buying a single-use QR ticket in the app \u2014 just remember these options don\u2019t include transfer discounts.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7277cba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7277cba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>What does the trip look like? Comfort and rules <\/h2><p class=\"p1\">Ankara\u2019s metro stations have a bit of a \u201990s vibe \u2014 functional, but nothing flashy, similar to the older sections of Warsaw\u2019s metro. They may not be the prettiest, but they do the job: platforms are clearly marked, and transfers happen underground without needing to exit the station. Riding a few stops, you might notice that Warsaw\u2019s stations feel a bit cleaner and brighter, but overall, Ankara\u2019s system works efficiently and reliably.   <\/p><p class=\"p1\">There are a few rules worth keeping in mind. Always keep your ticket or card until you exit the paid area \u2014 fines for fare evasion are steep (often several times the full ticket price). Smoking, drinking alcohol, or eating messy food is prohibited on trains and platforms, and blocking doors, making noise, or crossing the yellow safety line can also get you fined.   <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Small animals may only be transported in a closed carrier, and large luggage and packages are restricted.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">Security has the right to ask for your documents and inspect your luggage if something arouses suspicion.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4c1d3e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c4c1d3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/turkey-ankara-metro-car.jpeg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Turkey, Ankara Metro Car\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTU1OTUsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93YXJzYXd0cmF2ZWxlcnMucGxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzEwXC90dXJrZXktYW5rYXJhLW1ldHJvLWNhci5qcGVnIn0%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/turkey-ankara-metro-car-1024x576.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-csco-thumbnail-16x9-2x size-csco-thumbnail-16x9-2x wp-image-15595\" alt=\"Commuters riding an Ankara Metro car in Turkey, standing and holding poles inside the train.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/turkey-ankara-metro-car-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/turkey-ankara-metro-car-512x288.jpeg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5ff8b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e5ff8b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Ticket inspections<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">In the metro and Ankaray, ticket inspections are carried out by security staff and EGO personnel inside the paid area. They have the right to ask for ID and, if there\u2019s suspicion of an offense, detain you until the police arrive. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to keep your card or ticket until you\u2019ve fully exited the paid zone. <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Fines are calculated as multiples of the full fare. As of now, a single full ticket costs 26 TL, so it\u2019s easy to estimate the penalty amount: the higher the violation, the more times that base fare you\u2019ll pay. <\/p><ul><li class=\"p1\">passing through the gates without a valid ticket: <b>200\u00d7<\/b> full ticket price (<b>\u2248 5200 TL<\/b>),<\/li><li class=\"p1\">failure to present a valid ticket during inspection: <b>50\u00d7<\/b> (<b>\u2248 1300 TL<\/b>),<\/li><li class=\"p1\">public order violations (e.g., littering, disruptive behavior): usually <b>20\u00d7<\/b> (<b>\u2248 520 TL<\/b>),<\/li><li class=\"p1\">entering the tracks, bringing in hazardous materials, large packages, etc.: up to <b>50\u00d7<\/b> (<b>\u2248 1300 TL)<\/b>,<\/li><li class=\"p1\">blocking doors or preventing departure: <b>30\u00d7<\/b> (<b>\u2248 780 TL<\/b>).<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\">The exact legal basis and list of violations are outlined in EGO\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ego.gov.tr\/tr\/sayfa\/2096\/rayli-sistem-yolcu-tasima-yonergesiii\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cRayl\u0131 Sistem Yolcu Ta\u015f\u0131ma Y\u00f6nergesi\u201d<\/a> (Rail System Passenger Transport Regulation). And honestly \u2014 it\u2019s a bit ironic: stepping onto the tracks is technically cheaper than passing through the gates without a valid ticket. Where\u2019s the logic in that, right? \ud83e\udd28<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4415115 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4415115\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/turkey-ankara-metro-map.jpeg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Turkey, Ankara Metro map\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTU1OTgsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC93YXJzYXd0cmF2ZWxlcnMucGxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzEwXC90dXJrZXktYW5rYXJhLW1ldHJvLW1hcC5qcGVnIn0%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/turkey-ankara-metro-map-1024x576.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-csco-thumbnail-16x9-2x size-csco-thumbnail-16x9-2x wp-image-15598\" alt=\"Ankara Metro map for Turkey, showing rail lines M1, M2, M3, and M4 with station names\" srcset=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/turkey-ankara-metro-map-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/turkey-ankara-metro-map-512x288.jpeg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce990b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ce990b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Take a look at our other posts<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">If you\u2019re planning a broader trip around Turkey, <a href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/tag\/turkiye\/\">check out our other posts<\/a> \u2014 we\u2019ve gathered plenty of tried-and-true tips: how to handle transportation, where to go, and what\u2019s actually worth seeing \u2014 plus a handful of prices and practical insights.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">We dropped by Ankara as part of <a href=\"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/blog\/desert-horizons-2025-part-2-turkey\/\">our motorcycle journey from Poland to Oman<\/a> \u2014 the Desert Horizons expedition. So besides the \u201ctouristy\u201d side, you\u2019ll also find here some on-the-road essentials: navigation tips, route logistics, and a few lessons learned along the way.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Discover what Ankara\u2019s metro is really like \u2013 routes, tickets, map, and practical travel tips based on our own experience in the Turkish capital.","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12793,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"csco_display_header_overlay":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[104],"tags":[148,171],"class_list":{"0":"post-13110","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-asia","8":"tag-turkiye","9":"tag-urban-tourism","10":"cs-entry"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13110","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13110"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13110\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12793"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13110"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13110"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/warsawtravelers.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13110"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}