How to get from Ankara to Balıkesir
- 432 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 7h 25m
- 43 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Ankara to Balıkesir. The most useful door-to-door route takes 7h 25m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 432 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on August 6, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
432 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €44Reading date not recorded | 9h 12mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €30Older observation | 7h 25mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€44Reading date not recorded9h 12m · directSee Train details
- Bus€30Older observation7h 25m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Ankara to Balıkesir: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Ankara → Balıkesirbus
FlixBus·7h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Ankara to Balıkesir
FlixBus runs 43 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:10 and the last at 23:05.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 43 | 00:10 | 23:05 |
| TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.train | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Ankara to Balıkesir works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Ankara to Balıkesir, about 7h 25m. In total it's roughly €30 over 7h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Ankara to Balıkesir: common questions
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Balıkesir?
The most useful route takes about 7h 25m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Ankara to Balıkesir?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:10 and the last at 23:05, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Ankara to Balıkesir?
43 a day with FlixBus, between 00:10 and 23:05.
When is the first train from Ankara to Balıkesir?
The first train with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. leaves at 20:00 and the last at 20:00, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Ankara to Balıkesir?
1 a day with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., between 20:00 and 20:00.
How far is Balıkesir from Ankara?
About 432 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Ankara to Balıkesir cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €30. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Ankara to Balıkesir?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş..
What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara to Balıkesir?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 6 Aug 2026