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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ankara to İzmir
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ankara to İzmir among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $31.
Distance: 323 miles (520 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$26 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 43m Average total duration 8h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ankara to İzmir:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ankara to İzmir costing on average $28 (€23).
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ankara to İzmir costing on average $65 (€53).
Other travel options to İzmir take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 13m.
Train takes on average 14h 1m.
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How to get from Ankara to İzmir by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ankara to İzmir is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:00 PM7h45Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇6:45 AMIzmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç)$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:00 PM7h45Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇6:45 AMIzmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç)$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus11:00 PM7h45Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇6:45 AMIzmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç)$241One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus11:00 PM7h50Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇6:50 AMİzmir, Bus Terminal$241One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:30 AM7h55Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇9:25 AMİzmir, Bus Terminal$241One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:30 AM8h05Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇9:35 AMIzmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç)$241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ankara to İzmir:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ankara to İzmir costing on average $28 (€23).
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ankara to İzmir costing on average $65 (€53).
Other travel options to İzmir take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 13m.
Train takes on average 14h 1m.
- Around 47 flights per day.
- Around 41 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ankara and İzmir as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Ankara Esenboga International Airport and arrive in Adnan Menderes Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ and arrive in İzmir, Bus Terminal.
- Travel with Turkish Railways (TCDD) to go to İzmir by train.
- Travel with pegasus, Turkish Airlines to go to İzmir by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to İzmir by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Turkish Railways (TCDD).
- 41 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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