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 €16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. 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 €16, and a flight costs an average of €27.

Distance: 323 miles (520 km)

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€19

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€145

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8h 36m

Average total duration

8h 6m

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4h 42m

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1h 42m

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3h 0m

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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1.6 - 3.1kg

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

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

FlixBus
09:30AM8h35
Ankara
06:05PMİzmir
$241One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
09:30AM8h35
Ankara
06:05PMİzmir
$241One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
08:00PM8h00
Ankara
04:00AMİzmir
$261One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
08:30PM9h10
Ankara
05:40AMİzmir
$251One-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 train with an average price of $10 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from Ankara to İzmir:

A train is $11 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ankara to İzmir costing on average $21 (€16).

A train is $24 (€19) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ankara to İzmir costing on average $34 (€27).

The fastest way to travel from Ankara to İzmir is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to İzmir take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 41m.

Train takes on average 12h 37m.

The distance from Ankara to İzmir is approximately 323 miles (520 km).
The average frequency per day from Ankara to İzmir is:
  • Around 42 buses per day.
  • Around 41 flights 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:
  • Buses mostly depart from Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ and arrive in İzmir, Bus Terminal.
  • Flights mostly depart from Ankara Esenboga International Airport and arrive in Adnan Menderes Airport.
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 FlixBus, Ali Osman ULUSOY, Pamukkale, Kamil Koc to go to İzmir by bus.
  • Travel with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines to go to İzmir by flight.
  • Travel with Turkish Railways (TCDD) to go to İzmir by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ankara to İzmir with the following travel companies:
  • 42 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Kamil Koc.
  • 2 direct flights per day with Pegasus Airlines.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Turkish Railways (TCDD).
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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