What is the distance between Balikesir and Ankara?

Balikesir and Ankara are 264 miles (426 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Ankara from Balikesir, chances are that your bus will depart from Balikesir Otogar and arrive at Ankara Otogarı. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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

Once in Ankara, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Atakule Tower, Hattusha, Hacı Bayram Mosque, Aqua Vega Aquarium and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.

Bus Balikesir to Ankara from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Balikesir to Ankara on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30pm	Balikesir	8h	8:30pm	Ankara	Cheapest
Bus	1:30am	Balikesir Otogar	7h 15m	8:45am	Ankara Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Balıkesir Otogarı	8h	8:30am	Ankara Otogarı	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Balikesir Otogar	7h 15m	5:15pm	Ankara Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	Balikesir	7h 15m	5:45am	Ankara	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Balıkesir Otogarı	7h 45m	3:15pm	Ankara Otogarı	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Balikesir Otogar	7h 15m	7:15pm	Ankara Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Balıkesir Otogarı	8h 20m	4:50pm	Ankara Otogarı	No tags

Next departures for Balikesir to Ankara on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Balikesir Otogar	8h 30m	1:30am	Aşti	Cheapest
Bus	1:30am	Balikesir Otogar	7h 15m	8:45am	Ankara Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Balıkesir Otogarı	8h	8:30am	Ankara Otogarı	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Balikesir Otogar	7h 45m	8:15am	Ankara Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Balikesir	7h 30m	8:00am	Ankara	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Balıkesir Otogarı	7h 45m	3:15pm	Ankara Otogarı	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Balikesir Otogar	7h 15m	5:15pm	Ankara Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Balikesir	8h	8:30pm	Ankara	No tags

Next departures for Balikesir to Ankara on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Balikesir	7h 30m	8:00am	Ankara	Cheapest
Bus	1:30am	Balikesir Otogar	7h 15m	8:45am	Ankara Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Balikesir Otogar	7h 45m	8:15am	Ankara Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Balikesir	8h	8:30pm	Ankara	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Balikesir Otogar	7h 15m	5:15pm	Ankara Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	Balikesir	7h 15m	5:45am	Ankara	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Balikesir Otogar	7h 15m	7:15pm	Ankara Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Balikesir Otogar	7h 15m	8:15pm	Ankara Bus Station	No tags

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Get from Balikesir to Ankara

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23bus per day

8hAverage Duration

259 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,302 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

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 Balikesir and Ankara?

Stops in Balikesir

A - Balikesir Otogar

B - Balıkesir Otogarı

C - Balıkesir TTM

Stops in Ankara

A - Ankara Otogarı

B - Aşti

C - Mamak

D - Kızılay

E - Söğütözü Cep Terminali (Ankara)

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Balikesir to Ankara by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/12

$17

11/13

$13

Today

$17

11/15

$13

11/16

$18

11/17

$13

11/18

$18

11/19

$13

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

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

You can expect to pay from $13 to $22 for a bus ticket from Balikesir to Ankara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-11-15.

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.