How to travel from İzmir to Ankara

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Travel Information between İzmir and Ankara

Distance322 miles (520 km)
Available travel modesBus or flight
Ticket price range$20 - $26
Cheapest modeBus • $20 (€18) • 7 h 55 min
Fastest modeFlight • $26 (€24) • 1 h 10 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Pegasus Airlines

Travel 322 miles (520 km) by bus or flight to Ankara from İzmir. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Pegasus Airlines among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from İzmir to Ankara.

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from İzmir to Ankara

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
10:00AM8h30
İzmir, Bus Terminal
06:30PMAnkara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇
$211One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:00AM8h30
İzmir, Bus Terminal
06:30PMAnkara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇
$211One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Pegasus AirlinesPC3166
03:25PM1h10
Adnan Menderes Airport
04:35PMAnkara Esenboga International Airport
$621One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus
10:45AM8h30
Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç)
07:15PMAnkara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇
$211One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:45AM8h45
Izmir, Otogar tesis (Kamil Koç)
06:30PMAnkara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇
$211One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:00AM8h15
İzmir, Bus Terminal
07:15PMAnkara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇
$211One-way
0 transfers
Pegasus AirlinesPC3168
08:45PM1h10
Adnan Menderes Airport
09:55PMAnkara Esenboga International Airport
$691One-way
0 transfers
Turkish AirlinesTK2313 · TK2158
10:40AM5h30
Adnan Menderes Airport
04:10PMAnkara Esenboga International Airport
$1051One-way
1 transfer
Turkish AirlinesTK2319 · TK2158
11:55AM4h15
Adnan Menderes Airport
04:10PMAnkara Esenboga International Airport
$1051One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from İzmir to Ankara

Travel to Ankara 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 İzmir to Ankara.

FAQs

There are 2 options to travel from İzmir to Ankara including taking a bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Ankara from İzmir is by taking a bus, which costs on average $20 (€18).

This is compared to other ways of getting from İzmir to Ankara:

Taking a bus costs $7 (€6) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $26 (€24) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Ankara from İzmir is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 10 min.

Other travel options to Ankara take longer:

Getting to Ankara by bus takes 7 h 55 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 322 miles (520 km) between İzmir and Ankara.

The average frequency per day from İzmir to Ankara is:

  • Around 54 buses per day.
  • 40 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from İzmir to Ankara as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from İzmir to Ankara:

  • Most travelers take a bus from İzmir, Bus Terminal to Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇.
  • Most travelers catch their flight from Adnan Menderes Airport and arrive in Ankara Esenboga International Airport.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from İzmir to Ankara:

  • You can go to Ankara from İzmir by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $20 (€18) with FlixBus from İzmir to Ankara on Omio.
  • You can go to Ankara from İzmir by plane with Pegasus Airlines or Turkish Airlines. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $26 (€24) with Pegasus Airlines from İzmir to Ankara on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from İzmir to Ankara with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 54 direct buses per day to take to Ankara with FlixBus.
  • You'll find 2 direct flights a day to Ankara with.

Direct services to Ankara tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Looking to extend your trip from İzmir to Ankara? Many Omio customers who go from İzmir to Ankara usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Istanbul, Göreme, Antalya, Tehran or Kars. If you're looking to explore Istanbul, Göreme, Antalya, Tehran or Kars from Ankara, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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