How much does a bus ticket from Ankara to Izmir cost?

The bus ticket price from Ankara to Izmir starts at R 255. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Ankara to Izmir is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Ankara to Izmir?

The average travel time between Ankara and Izmir is around 8h 10m, although the fastest bus will take about 7h. This is the time it takes to travel the 522 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Ankara and Izmir?

The number of buses from Ankara to Izmir can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 68 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Ankara to Izmir by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Ankara to Izmir?

When taking the bus from Ankara to Izmir, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Pamukkale Turizm, Anadolu Ulasim.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Ankara to Izmir?

Buses travelling between Ankara and Izmir leave from Ankara Otogarı or Aşti and arrive at İzmir Otogarı, Adnan Menderes Havaalanı (Gaziemir, İzmir).

Bus Ankara to Izmir from R 256 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Ankara to Izmir on 12 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:35	Ankara Otogarı	8h 25m	08:00	Izmir bus station	Cheapest
Bus	23:59	Ankara	7h 31m	07:30	İzmir Otogarı	Fastest
Bus	23:59	Ankara Otogarı	7h 46m	07:45	Izmir bus station	No tags
Bus	23:35	Ankara Otogarı	8h 15m	07:50	Izmir otogar tesis	No tags
Bus	23:59	Ankara Otogarı	7h 41m	07:40	Izmir otogar tesis	No tags

Next departures from Ankara to Izmir on 13 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:00	Aşti	8h	06:00	İzmir Otogarı	Cheapest
Bus	23:00	Ankara Bus Station	7h 30m	06:30	İzmir Otogarı	Fastest
Bus	12:00	Aşti	9h	21:00	İzmir Otogarı	No tags
Bus	00:30	Ankara Otogarı	8h 10m	08:40	Izmir bus station	No tags
Bus	01:00	Ankara Bus Station	7h 45m	08:45	İzmir Otogarı	No tags
Bus	06:00	Ankara	8h 15m	14:15	İzmir Otogarı	No tags
Bus	23:00	Aşti	8h	07:00	İzmir Otogarı	No tags
Bus	01:30	Ankara Otogarı	8h 10m	09:40	Izmir bus station	No tags

Next departures from Ankara to Izmir on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:30	Aşti	7h 30m	16:00	İzmir Otogarı	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:00	Aşti	9h	21:00	İzmir Otogarı	No tags
Bus	00:30	Ankara Otogarı	8h 10m	08:40	Izmir bus station	No tags
Bus	01:00	Ankara Bus Station	7h 45m	08:45	İzmir Otogarı	No tags
Bus	06:00	Ankara	8h 15m	14:15	İzmir Otogarı	No tags
Bus	22:00	Aşti	8h	06:00	İzmir Otogarı	No tags
Bus	01:30	Ankara Otogarı	8h 10m	09:40	Izmir bus station	No tags
Bus	07:01	Ankara Bus Station	7h 59m	15:00	İzmir Otogarı	No tags

Next departures from Ankara to Izmir on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:30	Aşti	7h 30m	16:00	İzmir Otogarı	Cheapest
Bus	15:00	Aşti	7h	22:00	İzmir Otogarı	Fastest
Bus	12:00	Aşti	9h	21:00	İzmir Otogarı	No tags
Bus	00:30	Ankara Otogarı	8h 10m	08:40	Izmir bus station	No tags
Bus	01:00	Ankara Bus Station	7h 45m	08:45	İzmir Otogarı	No tags
Bus	06:00	Ankara	8h 15m	14:15	İzmir Otogarı	No tags
Bus	22:00	Aşti	8h	06:00	İzmir Otogarı	No tags
Bus	01:30	Ankara Otogarı	8h 10m	09:40	Izmir bus station	No tags

Next departures from Ankara to Izmir on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:30	Aşti	7h 30m	16:00	İzmir Otogarı	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:00	Aşti	9h	21:00	İzmir Otogarı	No tags
Bus	00:30	Ankara Otogarı	8h 10m	08:40	Izmir bus station	No tags
Bus	01:00	Ankara Bus Station	7h 45m	08:45	İzmir Otogarı	No tags
Bus	06:00	Ankara	8h 15m	14:15	İzmir Otogarı	No tags
Bus	22:00	Aşti	8h	06:00	İzmir Otogarı	No tags
Bus	01:30	Ankara Otogarı	8h 10m	09:40	Izmir bus station	No tags
Bus	07:01	Ankara Bus Station	7h 59m	15:00	İzmir Otogarı	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:56 AM +03.

Get from Ankara to Izmir

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 255, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

68bus per day

8h 10mAverage duration

510 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 291 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Pamukkale Turizm

4.5/5786 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.9

WiFi2.5

Anadolu Ulasim

4/556 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness5

WiFi2

Metro Turizm

3/5255 reviews

Staff3.3

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.7

WiFi1.4

Balıkesir Uludağ

4/547 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.5

TR Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Ankara and Izmir?

Stops in Ankara

A - Ankara Otogarı

B - Aşti

C - Mamak

D - Kızılay

E - Söğütözü Cep Terminali (Ankara)

Stops in Izmir

A - İzmir Otogarı

B - Adnan Menderes Havaalanı (Gaziemir, İzmir)

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Ankara to Izmir by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Ankara to Izmir cost?
The bus ticket price from Ankara to Izmir starts at R 255. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Ankara to Izmir is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Ankara to Izmir?
The average travel time between Ankara and Izmir is around 8h 10m, although the fastest bus will take about 7h. This is the time it takes to travel the 522 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Ankara and Izmir?
The number of buses from Ankara to Izmir can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 68 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Ankara to Izmir by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Ankara to Izmir?
When taking the bus from Ankara to Izmir, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Pamukkale Turizm, Anadolu Ulasim.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Ankara to Izmir?
Buses travelling between Ankara and Izmir leave from Ankara Otogarı or Aşti and arrive at İzmir Otogarı, Adnan Menderes Havaalanı (Gaziemir, İzmir).

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/11

R 298

12/11

R 277

Today

R 256

14/11

R 321

15/11

R 362

16/11

R 277

17/11

R 277

18/11

R 320

The cheapest trip from Ankara to Izmir was searched and found on 13 Nov 2025 with a price of R 256

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Ankara to Izmir as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 256 to R 414 for a bus ticket from Ankara to Izmir based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 277, which is on 2025-11-16.

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.