There are 6 ways to get from İzmir to Ankara by plane, bus, train, rideshare, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane ADB - ESB
3h 25m₺2,000–4,100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Izmir Otogar to Ankarabus
7h 45m₺490–2,000Train
- Take the train from Izmir to Ankara Gartrain Ic
14h 2m₺1,000–1,500Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from İzmir to Ankara585 km
9h 30m₺809Bus via Güvenpark
- Take the bus from Izmir Otogar to Ankara Söğütgözübus
8h 46m₺528–670Drive 582.4 km
- Drive from İzmir to Ankaracar 582.4 km
6h 47m₺4,232–6,112
İzmir to Ankara by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from İzmir to Ankara is to bus via Güvenpark which costs 500 ₺ - 700 ₺ and takes 8h 46m.
The fastest way to get from İzmir to Ankara is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs 2.000 ₺ - 4.100 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Izmir Otogar and arriving at Ankara. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Izmir and arriving at Ankara Gar. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 2m.
The distance between İzmir and Ankara is 584 km. The road distance is 582.4 km.
The best way to get from İzmir to Ankara without a car is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs 490 ₺ - 2.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from İzmir to Ankara, including transfers.
İzmir to Ankara bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, depart from Izmir Otogar station.
İzmir to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Izmir station.
The best way to get from İzmir to Ankara is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs 2.000 ₺ - 4.100 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 490 ₺ - 2.000 ₺ and takes 7h 45m, you could also train, which costs 1.000 ₺ - 1.500 ₺ and takes 14h 2m.
What companies run services between İzmir, Turkey and Ankara, Turkey?
AJet, Pegasus Airlines, and Turkish Airlines fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) every 3 hours. Alternatively, 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.
- 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
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Izmir to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–1,500
- 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
- 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
Bus from Izmir Otogar to Ankara Söğütgözü
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from İzmir to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺809
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
İzmir to Ankara bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, arrive at Ankara station.
İzmir to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Ankara Gar station.
Yes, the driving distance between İzmir to Ankara is 582 km. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from İzmir to Ankara.
Book your İzmir to Ankara bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between İzmir and Ankara. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.