There are 5 ways to get from İzmir (State) to Ankara by train, plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, fly
best- Take the train from Demirköprü to Halkapınartrain
- Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane ADB - ESB
4h 8m₺2,051–4,151Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Izmir Otogar to Ankarabus
9h 41m₺490–2,000Train
- Take the train from Çiğli to Ankara Garıtrain İzmir Mavi
14h 42m₺1,000–1,450Drive 585.1 km
- Drive from İzmir (State) to Ankaracar 585.1 km
6h 57m₺4,255–6,145Bus via Demirköprü
- Take the bus from İzmir Otogar Tesis to Ankara bus stationbus FlixBus KK3519 / ...
10h 32m₺800–1,150
İzmir (State) to Ankara by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from İzmir (State) to Ankara is to bus via Demirköprü which costs 800 ₺ - 1.200 ₺ and takes 10h 32m.
The fastest way to get from İzmir (State) to Ankara is to train and fly which takes 4h 8m and costs 2.000 ₺ - 4.200 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from İzmir (State) to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Bostanlı İskele and arriving at Ankara via Halkapınar Metro and Izmir Otogar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from İzmir (State) to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Demirköprü and arriving at Ankara Garı via Çiğli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 42m.
The distance between İzmir (State) and Ankara is 602 km. The road distance is 585.1 km.
The best way to get from İzmir (State) to Ankara without a car is to bus which takes 9h 41m and costs 490 ₺ - 2.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from İzmir (State) to Ankara, including transfers.
İzmir (State) to Ankara bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, depart from Izmir Otogar station.
İzmir (State) to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Çiğli station.
The best way to get from İzmir (State) to Ankara is to bus which takes 9h 41m and costs 490 ₺ - 2.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1.000 ₺ - 1.500 ₺ and takes 14h 42m.
What companies run services between İzmir (State), Turkey and Ankara, Turkey?
Pamukkale Turizm operates a bus from Izmir Otogar to Ankara twice daily. Tickets cost ₺1,100–1,600 and the journey takes 7h 45m. Five other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Çiğli to Ankara Garı once daily. Tickets cost ₺950–1,400 and the journey takes 13h 34m.
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,100–14,000
Flights from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,300–15,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,800–3,900
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺9,000–23,000
- Phone
- +90 232 398 32 32
- [email protected]
- Website
- izban.com.tr
Train from Demirköprü to Halkapınar
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺51
- Schedules at
- izban.com.tr
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Çiğli to Ankara Garı
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺950–1,400
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from Izmir Otogar to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Izmir Otogar to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İzmir Otogar Tesis to Ankara bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- 0850 577 99 99
- [email protected]
- Website
- varan.com.tr
Bus from Izmir Otogar to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- varan.com.tr
- Phone
- +90 850 532 8888
- [email protected]
- Website
- aliosmanulusoy.com
Bus from Izmir Otogar to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺490–650
- Schedules at
- aliosmanulusoy.com
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Izmir Otogar to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,350–2,000
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,400–2,000
- Phone
- 0462 325 22 83
- Website
- kanberoglu.com.tr
Bus from Izmir Otogar to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- kanberoglu.com.tr
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Booking & Getting There
İzmir (State) to Ankara bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, arrive at Ankara station.
İzmir (State) to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Ankara Garı station.
Yes, the driving distance between İzmir (State) to Ankara is 585 km. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from İzmir (State) to Ankara.
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