How far is Ankara from Balikesir?

About 264 miles (426 km) separate Ankara and Balikesir.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Ankara to Balikesir leave from Aşti and arrive at Balıkesir Otogarı. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Ankara to Balikesir from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Ankara to Balikesir on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Ankara	7h 40m	6:10pm	Balikesir	Cheapest
Bus	6:00pm	Ankara Bus Station	6h 55m	12:55am	Balikesir Otogar	Fastest
Bus	12:15am	Ankara Otogarı	8h 35m	8:50am	Balıkesir Otogarı	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Ankara Bus Station	7h 40m	8:40am	Balikesir Otogar	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Ankara	8h 15m	8:45pm	Balikesir	No tags
Bus	2:15am	Ankara Otogarı	8h 30m	10:45am	Balıkesir Otogarı	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Ankara Bus Station	7h 55m	5:55pm	Balikesir Otogar	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Ankara	8h	6:00am	Balikesir	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 10:48 PM +03.

Get from Ankara to Balikesir

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23bus per day

8hAverage Duration

259 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,279 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Pamukkale Turizm

4.5/5786 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi2.5

Balıkesir Uludağ

4/547 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.5

Metro Turizm

3/5255 reviews

Staff3.3

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.4

Beydağı Turizm

4/57 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi0

TR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Ankara and Balikesir?

Stops in Ankara

A - Aşti

B - Ankara Otogarı

C - Mamak

D - Kızılay

E - Söğütözü Cep Terminali (Ankara)

Stops in Balikesir

A - Balıkesir Otogarı

B - Balikesir Otogar

C - Balıkesir TTM

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Ankara to Balikesir by bus

How far is Ankara from Balikesir?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Ankara to Balikesir?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/09

$22

11/10

$17

Today

$20

11/12

No data

11/13

$18

11/14

$18

11/15

$18

11/16

No data

The cheapest trip from Ankara to Balikesir was searched and found on Nov 10, 2025 with a price of $17

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

You can expect to pay from $17 to $22 for a bus ticket from Ankara to Balikesir based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-11-13.

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.