The average train between Ankara and Balıkesir takes 8h 24m and the fastest train takes 7h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Ankara to Balıkesir. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Ankara and Balıkesir. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ankara is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Balıkesir at 5:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ankara to Balıkesir. However, there are services departing from Ankara station and arriving at Balıkesir station via Eskisehir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
Ankara to Balıkesir train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ankara Gar station.
Ankara to Balıkesir train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Balikesir station.
The distance between Ankara and Balıkesir is 425.5 km. The road distance is 467 km.
You can take a train from Ankara Gar to Balikesir via Eskisehir in around 7h 53m.