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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | İzmir Otogarı | Balikesir Otogar | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | İzmir Otogarı | Balikesir Otogar | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | İzmir Otogarı | Balikesir Otogar | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Izmir bus station | Balıkesir Otogarı | No tags | ||||
| Bus | İzmir Otogarı | Balikesir Otogar | No tags |
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Get from Izmir to Balikesir
The journey takes about 2 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Izmir and Balikesir?
Stops in Izmir
- Aİzmir Otogarı, Karacaoğlan, Kemal Paşa Cad. No:1 D:158, 35070 Bornova/İzmir
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Adnan Menderes Havaalanı (Gaziemir, İzmir)
Dokuz Eylül Mh., Adnan Menderes Havaalanı, 35410 Gaziemir/İzmir, Turkey
Stops in Balikesir
- ABalıkesir Otogarı, Paşa Alanı Mh, 10020 Merkez/Karesi/Balıkesir
- BBalıkesir Şehirler Arası Otobüs Terminali, Paşa Alanı Mh.10020 , Merkez/Karesi/Balıkesir, Türkiye
- CBalıkesir Toplu Taşıma Merkezi, Akıncılar Gazi Blv. 57A, 10010 Karesi/Balıkesir
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Izmir to Balikesir by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Izmir to Balikesir?
The cheapest bus tickets from Izmir to Balikesir start from $11. The average price for this route is around $14. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Izmir to Balikesir?
The average bus travel time from Izmir to Balikesir is 2h 45m, covering a distance of 148 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 45m and is operated by Pamukkale Turizm.
Which bus companies service the Izmir to Balikesir route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 53 buses available per day, including services from Balıkesir Uludağ, FlixBus, Pamukkale Turizm, Efe Tur, Metro Turizm.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Izmir to Balikesir?
The earliest bus departs from Izmir to Balikesir at 12:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Izmir to Balikesir?
A bus trip from Izmir to Balikesir generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Izmir to Balikesir?
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 788 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Izmir to Balikesir?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Balıkesir Uludağ has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Izmir to Balikesir?
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 Balikesir?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Pamukkale Turizm, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 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 Balikesir was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $13To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Izmir to Balikesir, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $13 to $15 for a bus ticket from Izmir to Balikesir based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-11-30.
Usually Balıkesir Uludağ 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.
