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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 | Aşti | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | İzmir Otogarı | Aşti | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Izmir bus station | Ankara Otogarı | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | İzmir Otogarı | Ankara Bus Station | 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 R 231, 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 Otogarı, Aşti
- BAnkara Otobüs Terminali D:34, Aşti, Yenimahalle, Ankara, 06560, Turkey
- 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 timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 at R 231. The average price for this route is around R 343. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Izmir to Ankara?
The average bus journey time from Izmir to Ankara is 8h 15m, covering a distance of 511 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 6h 29m and is operated by Metro Turizm.
Which bus companies service the Izmir to Ankara route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 54 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Pamukkale Turizm, Anadolu Ulasim, Metro Turizm, Balıkesir Uludağ.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Izmir to Ankara?
The earliest bus departs from Izmir to Ankara at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Izmir to Ankara?
A bus trip from Izmir to Ankara produces an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
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 793 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Izmir to Ankara?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Balıkesir Uludağ has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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 28 Jan 2026 with a price of R 269To 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 R 269 to R 350 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 R 327, which is on 2026-01-31.
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.
