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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 prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 33m. 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 €17, and a flight costs an average of €33.
Distance: 323 miles (520 km)
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€19 Average price Cheapest | €131 Average price |
8h 49m Average total duration 8h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from İzmir to Ankara is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from İzmir to Ankara:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from İzmir to Ankara costing on average $21 (€17).
A train is $31 (€25) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from İzmir to Ankara costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to Ankara take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 46m.
Train takes on average 13h 41m.
- Around 44 buses per day.
- Around 39 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Adnan Menderes Airport and arrive in Ankara Esenboga International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from İzmir, Bus Terminal and arrive in Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇.
- Travel with Turkish Railways (TCDD) to go to Ankara by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Ali Osman ULUSOY, Pamukkale, Kamil Koc to go to Ankara by bus.
- Travel with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines to go to Ankara by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Turkish Railways (TCDD).
- 44 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Ali Osman ULUSOY, Pamukkale, Kamil Koc.
- 2 direct flights per day with Pegasus Airlines.
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