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Compare train, bus, and flight for İzmir to Ankara
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from İzmir to Ankara among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr161 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr161, while a flight costs an average of kr1954.
Distance: 323 miles (520 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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kr161 Average price Cheapest | kr1954 Average price | kr505 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 3m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from İzmir to Ankara:
A bus is kr1793 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from İzmir to Ankara costing on average kr1954.
Other travel options to Ankara take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 3m.
Tickets start at around kr161 compared to roughly kr505 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr344. The journey takes 8h 33m versus 6h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from İzmir to Ankara by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from İzmir to Ankara is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:00 PM7h45İzmir3:45 AMAnkarakr1231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 8:00 PM7h45İzmir3:45 AMAnkarakr1231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:00 PM7h45İzmir3:45 AMAnkarakr1231One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1:45 PM8h30İzmir10:15 PMAnkarakr1311One-way0 transfers
- 9:45 PM8h30İzmir6:15 AMAnkarakr1371One-way0 transfers
- 2:45 PM8h30İzmir11:15 PMAnkarakr1531One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from İzmir to Ankara:
A bus is kr1793 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from İzmir to Ankara costing on average kr1954.
Other travel options to Ankara take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 3m.
- Around 50 flights per day.
- Around 38 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between İzmir and Ankara as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from İzmir, Bus Terminal and arrive in Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇.
- Flights mostly depart from Adnan Menderes Airport and arrive in Ankara Esenboga International Airport.
- Travel with Turkish Airlines, Pegasus to go to Ankara by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Ankara by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Pegasus.
- 38 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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