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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | İzmir Otogarı | Aşti | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | İzmir Otogarı | Ankara Bus Station | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Izmir bus station | Ankara Otogarı | No tags | ||||
| Bus | İzmir Otogarı | Ankara Bus Station | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | İzmir Otogarı | Ankara | No tags |
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Get from Izmir to Ankara
The journey takes about 8 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Izmir and Ankara?
Stops in Izmir
- Aİzmir Otogarı, Karacaoğlan, Kemal Paşa Cad. No:1 D:158, 35070 Bornova/İzmir
- B
Adnan Menderes Havaalanı (Gaziemir, İzmir)
Dokuz Eylül Mh., Adnan Menderes Havaalanı, 35410 Gaziemir/İzmir, Turkey
Stops in Ankara
- AAnkara Otobüs Terminali D:34, Aşti, Yenimahalle, Ankara, 06560, Turkey
- BAnkara Otogarı, Aşti
- C
Mamak
Meşrutiyet Mahallesi, Atatürk Blv No:97, 06420 Çankaya/Ankara, Turkey - D
Kızılay
Kızılay Mahallesi, 06420 Çankaya/Ankara, Turkey - E
Söğütözü Cep Terminali (Ankara)
Kızılay 1443. Cd. no:15/1, 06590 Çankaya/Ankara, Türkiye
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Izmir to Ankara by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Izmir to Ankara?
The cheapest bus tickets from Izmir to Ankara start from $21. The average price for this route is around $28. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Izmir to Ankara?
The average bus travel time from Izmir to Ankara is 8h 15m, covering a distance of 511 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 55m and is operated by Anadolu Ulasim.
Which bus companies service the Izmir to Ankara route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 57 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Pamukkale Turizm, Anadolu Ulasim, Metro Turizm, Balıkesir Uludağ.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Izmir to Ankara?
The earliest bus departs from Izmir to Ankara at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Izmir to Ankara?
A bus trip from Izmir to Ankara generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Izmir to Ankara?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Pamukkale Turizm, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 788 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Izmir to Ankara?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Balıkesir Uludağ has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Izmir to Ankara?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Pamukkale Turizm, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Izmir to Ankara?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Anadolu Ulasim, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Izmir to Ankara was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $21To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Izmir to Ankara, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $21 to $34 for a bus ticket from Izmir to Ankara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-12-05.
Usually Pamukkale Turizm will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
