How to travel from Ankara to Side, Turkey
The distance between Ankara and Side is around 492km (306 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Ankara to Side by bus, train, taxi, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Side → Ankara if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Ankara (ESB) to Antalya (AYT) then take the bus to Side.
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost$69($69)
Multiple operators
Bus
Take the bus to Manavgat.
- Duration6hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost$27($27)
MetroTurizm
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Konya then take the bus to Manavgat.
- Duration5h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost$23($23)
Multiple operators
Taxi
Take a taxi to Side.
- Duration7h 10m
- Departson demand
- Typical cost$120($120)
Yesilyurt Taxi
+ 4 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Ankara and Side
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ankara to Side by bus, train, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around $23 and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $69.
The distance between Ankara and Side is around 492km (306 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 373km (232 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Ankara and Side by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ankara to Side is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx $69.
The cheapest way to travel between Ankara and Side, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around $23 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ankara and Side. We recommend that you fly from Ankara (ESB) to Antalya (AYT) then take the bus to Side. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ankara and Side. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ankara to Side. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manavgat. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
MetroTurizm and Kamil Koc run regular bus services between Ankara and Side. Buses run once daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ankara to Side. We recommend that you fly from Ankara (ESB) to Antalya (AYT) then take the bus to Side. instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Side is Antalya Airport (AYT) (AYT) which is approximately 54km (34 miles) from Side. Gazipasa Airport (GZP) (GZP) and Isparta Suleyman Demirel Airport (ISE) (ISE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Ankara and Side. The distance is around 492km (306 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ankara to Side is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around $27.
Compare travel optionsbetween Ankara and Side
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus | 3h 20m | $69($69) | once daily | 535km (332 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6hrs | $27($27) | once daily | 497km (309 miles) |
| Bus to Manavgat | 7h 20m | $23($23) | once daily | 500km (311 miles) |
Train and Bus | 5h 20m | $23($23) | once daily | 850km (528 miles) |
Taxi | 7h 10m | $120($120) | on demand | 492km (306 miles) |
Drive | 7h 10m | $58($58) | on demand | 492km (306 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ankara and Side
Bus companies
MetroTurizm
Kamil Koc
Train operators
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
Airports near Side
The following major airports near Side offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Turkey and internationally.
Antalya Airport (AYT)
- Distance
- 54km (34 miles) from Side
Gazipasa Airport (GZP)
- Distance
- 97km (60 miles) from Side
Isparta Suleyman Demirel Airport (ISE)
- Distance
- 151km (94 miles) from Side