How to travel from Ankara to İzmir

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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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$26

Average price

Cheapest

$65

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$78

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(fuel + tolls)

8h 43m

Average total duration

8h 13m

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4h 51m

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1h 51m

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7h 1m

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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1.6 - 3.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Ankara to İzmir is a bus with an average price of $26 (€21).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Ankara to İzmir is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 51m.

Other travel options to İzmir take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 13m.

Train takes on average 14h 1m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Ankara and İzmir including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Ankara to İzmir among Omio's users.

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from Ankara to İzmir

How to get from Ankara to İzmir by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Ankara to İzmir is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:00 PM7h45
    Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇
    6:45 AMIzmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç)
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:00 PM7h45
    Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇
    6:45 AMIzmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç)
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:00 PM7h45
    Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇
    6:45 AMIzmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç)
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:00 PM7h50
    Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇
    6:50 AMİzmir, Bus Terminal
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:30 AM7h55
    Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇
    9:25 AMİzmir, Bus Terminal
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:30 AM8h05
    Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇
    9:35 AMIzmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç)
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Ankara to İzmir

Travel to İzmir easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ankara to İzmir.

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There are 3 options to travel between Ankara and İzmir including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Ankara to İzmir is a bus with an average price of $26 (€21).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Ankara to İzmir is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 51m.

Other travel options to İzmir take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 13m.

Train takes on average 14h 1m.

The distance from Ankara to İzmir is approximately 323 miles (520 km).
The average frequency per day from Ankara to İzmir is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ankara to İzmir:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ankara to İzmir, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ankara to İzmir with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Turkish Railways (TCDD).
  • 41 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Ankara to İzmir often also extend their vacation to go to Istanbul, Athens, Çeşme, Selçuk, Thessaloniki. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between İzmir and these popular destinations at a great price.

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