There are 4 ways to get from İzmir to Balıkesir by bus, train, car, or rideshare
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İzmir to Balıkesir by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from İzmir to Balıkesir is to rideshare which costs 271 ₺ and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from İzmir to Balıkesir is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs 1.000 ₺ - 1.600 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Izmir Otogar and arriving at Balikesir. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Izmir and arriving at Balikesir. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between İzmir and Balıkesir is 175 km. The road distance is 190.9 km.
The best way to get from İzmir to Balıkesir without a car is to bus which takes 2h 31m and costs 490 ₺ - 950 ₺.
The bus from Izmir Otogar to Balikesir takes 2h 31m including transfers and departs every four hours.
İzmir to Balıkesir bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, depart from Izmir Otogar station.
İzmir to Balıkesir train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Izmir station.
The best way to get from İzmir to Balıkesir is to bus which takes 2h 31m and costs 490 ₺ - 950 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 330 ₺ - 460 ₺ and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between İzmir, Turkey and Balıkesir, Turkey?
Pamukkale Turizm operates a bus from Izmir Otogar to Balikesir 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₺490–650 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Metro Turizm also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Izmir to Balikesir every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₺330–460 and the journey takes 4h 23m.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Izmir to Balikesir
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺330–460
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from Izmir Otogar to Balikesir
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺490–650
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Izmir Otogar to Balikesir
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺650–950
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from İzmir to Balıkesir
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺271
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
İzmir to Balıkesir bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, arrive at Balikesir station.
İzmir to Balıkesir train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Balikesir station.
Yes, the driving distance between İzmir to Balıkesir is 191 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from İzmir to Balıkesir.
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