What is the distance between Ankara and Izmir?

The distance between the two cities is 324 miles (522 km).

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

If you're headed to Izmir from Ankara, chances are that your bus will depart from Ankara Otogarı and arrive at İzmir Otogarı. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Izmir?

Once in Izmir, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Clock Tower - Saat Kulesi, Archaeological Museum, Ethnography Museum, Ephesus and Kadifekale.

Bus Ankara to Izmir from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Ankara to Izmir on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:31pm	Ankara Bus Station	8h 30m	3:01am	İzmir Otogarı	Cheapest
Bus	11:00pm	Ankara Bus Station	7h 30m	6:30am	İzmir Otogarı	Fastest
Bus	7:30pm	Ankara Otogarı	8h 25m	3:55am	Izmir bus station	No tags
Bus	10:01pm	Ankara Bus Station	7h 44m	5:45am	İzmir Otogarı	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Ankara	8h	1:30am	İzmir Otogarı	No tags

Next departures for Ankara to Izmir on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30am	Aşti	7h 30m	4:00pm	İzmir Otogarı	Cheapest
Bus	3:00pm	Aşti	7h	10:00pm	İzmir Otogarı	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Aşti	9h	9:00pm	İzmir Otogarı	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Ankara Otogarı	8h 10m	8:40am	Izmir bus station	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Ankara Bus Station	7h 45m	8:45am	İzmir Otogarı	No tags

Next departures for Ankara to Izmir on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30am	Aşti	7h 30m	4:00pm	İzmir Otogarı	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:00pm	Aşti	9h	9:00pm	İzmir Otogarı	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Ankara Otogarı	8h 10m	8:40am	Izmir bus station	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Ankara Bus Station	7h 45m	8:45am	İzmir Otogarı	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Ankara	8h 15m	2:15pm	İzmir Otogarı	No tags

Next departures for Ankara to Izmir on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30am	Aşti	7h 30m	4:00pm	İzmir Otogarı	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:00pm	Aşti	9h	9:00pm	İzmir Otogarı	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Ankara Otogarı	8h 10m	8:40am	Izmir bus station	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Ankara Bus Station	7h 45m	8:45am	İzmir Otogarı	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Ankara	8h 15m	2:15pm	İzmir Otogarı	No tags

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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 $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

68bus per day

8h 10mAverage Duration

317 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,319 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

4.5/5787 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi2.4

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 traveling from Ankara to Izmir by bus

What is the distance between Ankara and Izmir?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Ankara to Izmir?
What are the best sights and things to do in Izmir?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$15

11/14

$21

Today

$23

11/16

$16

11/17

$16

11/18

$16

11/19

$19

11/20

$19

The cheapest trip from Ankara to Izmir was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $15

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 $15 to $24 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 $16 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.