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How to get fromAnkara to İzmirby plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Ankara to İzmir by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane plane ESB - ADB
    3h 31m
    ₺2,001–4,101

  2. Bus via Aştİ

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ankara to Izmir Otogarbus bus
    8h 21m
    ₺490–2,000

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ankara to Bozüyüktrain train Yht
    2. Take the bus from Bozüyük bus station to Bursa bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bursa bus station to Konakoğlu rest stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Konakoğlu rest station to İzmir bus stationbus bus
    8h 20m
    ₺1,390–2,796

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Ankara Gar to Izmirtrain train Ic
    13h 56m
    ₺1,000–1,500

  5. Rideshare

    1. Take the rideshare from Ankara to İzmirrideshare rideshare 583.3 km
    9h 26m
    ₺809

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ankara Söğütgözü to Izmir Otogarbus bus
    9h 15m
    ₺490–650

  7. Drive  582.9 km

    1. Drive from Ankara to İzmircar car 582.9 km
    6h 49m
    ₺4,235–6,117

Ankara to İzmir by train, foot, and bus

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,390Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 589.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Ankara, Turkey and İzmir, Turkey?

AJet, Pegasus Airlines, and Turkish Airlines fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Ankara Gar to Izmir twice daily. Tickets cost ₺1,000–1,500 and the journey takes 13h 56m.

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