How to Get from Ankara to İzmir
Ankara to İzmir is 518 km in a straight line, and the fastest option takes 1h 25m by plane. The trip takes 8h 13m by bus.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Ankara to İzmir by price and travel time (route calculated on 9 November 2026).
- 24 bus departures a day with Baskent Turizm, Metro Turizm, Oz Sivas Turizm
- First bus at 00:10, last at 12:15
Compare the ways to get there. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the Whole Journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Ankara to İzmir. The most useful door-to-door route takes 8h 13m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 518 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on November 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
518 km in a straight line
Which Way Suits You?
| Transport | Ticket price | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €26Checked Nov 5 | 1h 25mFastestFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €59Our estimate, not a fare we saw | 14h 28m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €18Older observation | 8h 13mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€26Checked Nov 51h 25m · Flight onlyFastestSee Flight details
- Train€59Our estimate, not a fare we saw14h 28m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€18Older observation8h 13m · directSee Bus details
These figures come from different days, and some are our estimates. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Ankara to İzmir: Cheapest or Fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Ankara → İzmir Otogar Tesisbus
Kamil Koç·8h 13m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which Date Should You Go?
An amount is a fare we saw earlier; with "around" in front it is our estimate. Neither is a live offer. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Ankara to İzmir
Operators on this route: Baskent Turizm, Metro Turizm, Oz Sivas Turizm. Published departures from 00:10 to 12:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baskent Turizm, Metro Turizm, Oz Sivas Turizmbus | 24 | 00:10 | 12:15 |
| Kamil Koçbus | 24 | 00:30 | 23:59 |
| FlixBusbus | · | 00:30 | 23:59 |
| Metro Turizmbus | · | · | · |
All departures Baskent Turizm, Metro Turizm, Oz Sivas Turizm
- 00:10
- 00:30
- 01:00
- 01:15
- 01:30
- 01:45
- 02:00
- 02:30
- 03:00
- 03:15
- 04:30
- 06:00
- 07:00
- 07:15
- 07:30
- 08:30
- 09:30
- 10:00
- 10:15
- 10:30
- 11:00
- 11:30
- 12:00
- 12:15
All departures Kamil Koç
- 00:30
- 01:30
- 01:40
- 03:00
- 04:30
- 05:45
- 06:00
- 07:30
- 07:31
- 08:30
- 09:30
- 10:30
- 11:30
- 14:30
- 17:00
- 19:00
- 19:30
- 20:00
- 20:59
- 21:30
- 22:00
- 22:30
- 23:00
- 23:59
All departures FlixBus
- 00:30
- 01:30
- 01:40
- 03:00
- 04:30
- 05:45
- 06:00
- 07:30
- 08:30
- 09:30
- 10:30
- 11:30
- 17:00
- 19:00
- 19:30
- 20:00
- 20:59
- 21:30
- 22:00
- 22:30
- 23:00
- 23:59
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, we do not hold a published timetable for that operator. 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 Kamil Koç, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş..
How the Trip from Ankara to İzmir Works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 9 November 2026. Start with a Kamil Koç bus from Ankara to İzmir Otogar Tesis, about 8h 13m. In total it's roughly €18 over 8h 13m, direct, no transfers.
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Ankara to İzmir: Common Questions
How long does it take to get from Ankara to İzmir?
Routavio's route check on 9 November 2026 puts the most useful route at about 8h 13m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Ankara to İzmir?
The first bus with Baskent Turizm, Metro Turizm, Oz Sivas Turizm leaves at 00:10 and the last at 12:15, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Ankara to İzmir?
Routavio's timetable check shows 24 bus departures a day with Baskent Turizm, Metro Turizm, Oz Sivas Turizm, between 00:10 and 12:15.
How far is İzmir from Ankara?
About 518 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Ankara to İzmir cost?
Routavio's price check on 1 November 2026 puts the route we recommend at €18. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Ankara to İzmir?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with Kamil Koç, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş..
Can you get from Ankara to İzmir without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 8h 13m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara to İzmir?
Routavio's comparison usually points to 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: Kamil Koç, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.
Route calculated: 9 Nov 2026
Prices checked: 1 Nov 2026