Ankara Metro

Ankara Metro Information

The Ankara Metro (Ankara Metrosu) is a rapid transit system serving the capital city of Turkey, Ankara. The system began operations in 1996/1997 and currently has 4 lines serving 45 stations. The total length of the system is 55.1 km, with the inclusion of the suburban railway the total length of the system measures 92.7 km. The Cayyolu Metrosu (M2) and Torekent Metrosu (M3) lines are the latest additions to this metro system. Construction of 10 new stations is underway. The Ankara metro system is operated by the General Directorate of Electricity, Gas and Buses (EGO) and has an annual ridership of 89.4 million (2013).

Other metro systems in Turkey include Istanbul Metro and Izmir Metro.

Ankara Metro Map

Map of Ankara Metro showing different lines and stations. Click on the map to enlarge it or download the Ankara Metro map in PDF format.

Ankara Metro Hours

The metro service starts operation at 6:00 am and runs until midnight.

Ankara Metro Fares, Tickets and Cards

Fare payment in the Ankara metro system is by paper ticket with a magnetic strip. A single ticket costs TL 1.75. This fare is the same as the bus fare and the electronic bus tickets can also be used. For students, a single ticket costs TL 1.30. Magnetic tickets allow more than two transfers within 75 minutes. Each transfer costs TL 0.59. There is no transfer fee for discount cards and the transfer time is 75 minutes.

Ankara Metro Parking

Ankara Metro offers Park and Ride facilities for metro passengers at a few stations.

Ankara Metro Rules and Tips

Tickets must be validated before entering the metro. There are ticket machines at the turnstiles into which the tickets must be inserted. Once validated, the ticket pops out and can be collected. Smoking and the consumption of alcohol are prohibited in stations and on trains.

Ankara Metro Lines

Currently, there are four lines that provide services to passengers. The following are the operating lines of Ankara Metro (Ankara Metrosu):