How to get from İzmir to Balıkesir
İzmir to Balıkesir is 143 km in a straight line, and the fastest option takes 2h 44m by bus. The trip takes 3h 56m by train.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from İzmir to Balıkesir by price and travel time (route calculated on 28 October 2026).
- 4 train departures a day with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.
- First train at 06:40, last at 19:05
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 İzmir to Balıkesir. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 44m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 143 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search.
143 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Ticket price | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €21Our estimate, not a fare we saw | 3h 56mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €12Our estimate, not a fare we saw | 2h 44mFastestdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€21Our estimate, not a fare we saw3h 56m · directSee Train details
- Bus€12Our estimate, not a fare we saw2h 44m · directFastestSee Bus details
These figures come from different days, and some are our estimates. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
İzmir to Balıkesir: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1İzmir Otogar Tesis → Balıkesirbus
FlixBus·2h 44m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from İzmir to Balıkesir
FlixBus publishes departures from 01:05 to 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | · | 01:05 | 23:59 |
| Kamil Koçbus | 19 | 00:50 | 23:46 |
| TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.train | 4 | 06:40 | 19:05 |
All departures FlixBus
- 01:05
- 02:00
- 07:20
- 08:30
- 09:20
- 09:30
- 10:30
- 12:30
- 13:45
- 14:15
- 15:45
- 16:50
- 17:00
- 17:30
- 17:41
- 19:00
- 20:00
- 20:46
- 21:01
- 21:50
- 22:45
- 23:59
All departures Kamil Koç
- 00:50
- 01:45
- 07:20
- 09:20
- 10:20
- 12:20
- 13:45
- 14:15
- 15:45
- 16:45
- 16:50
- 17:15
- 17:41
- 19:50
- 20:41
- 20:46
- 21:50
- 22:45
- 23:46
All departures TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.
- 06:40
- 08:40
- 16:00
- 19:05
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 FlixBus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş..
How the trip from İzmir to Balıkesir works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 28 October 2026. Start with a FlixBus bus from İzmir Otogar Tesis to Balıkesir, about 2h 44m. In total it's roughly €12 over 2h 44m, direct, no transfers.
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İzmir to Balıkesir: common questions
How long does it take to get from İzmir to Balıkesir?
Routavio's route check on 28 October 2026 puts the most useful route at about 2h 44m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from İzmir to Balıkesir?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:05 and the last at 23:59, from İzmir Otogar Tesis, according to the published timetable.
Which station does the bus from İzmir to Balıkesir leave from?
İzmir Otogar Tesis with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from İzmir to Balıkesir?
The first train with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. leaves at 06:40 and the last at 19:05, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from İzmir to Balıkesir?
Routavio's timetable check shows 4 train departures a day with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., between 06:40 and 19:05.
How far is Balıkesir from İzmir?
About 143 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does İzmir to Balıkesir cost?
Our estimate for the route we recommend is around €12. We have not seen it as a fare. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run İzmir to Balıkesir?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with FlixBus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş..
What is the cheapest way to get from İzmir to Balıkesir?
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. The price here is our estimate, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.
Route calculated: 28 Oct 2026