How to travel from Side to İzmir, Turkey
The distance between Side and İzmir is around 473km (294 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Side to İzmir by bus, plane, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out İzmir → Side if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Antalya then fly from Antalya (AYT) to Izmir (ADB).
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost$63($63)
Multiple operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Antalya and then to Kosk then take the train to Izmir Basmane.
- Duration9h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost$12($12)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Taxi
Take a taxi to İzmir.
- Duration6h 30m
- Departson demand
- Typical cost$130($130)
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+ 2 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Side and İzmir
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Side to İzmir by bus, plane, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around $12 and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $63.
The distance between Side and İzmir is around 473km (294 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 418km (260 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Side and İzmir by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Side to İzmir is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx $63.
The cheapest way to travel between Side and İzmir, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around $12 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Side and İzmir. We recommend that you take the bus to Antalya then fly from Antalya (AYT) to Izmir (ADB). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Side and İzmir. We recommend that you take the bus to Antalya then fly from Antalya (AYT) to Izmir (ADB). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Side to İzmir. We recommend that you take the bus to Antalya then fly from Antalya (AYT) to Izmir (ADB). instead which will take 3h 15m.
The closest major airport to İzmir is İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) (ADB) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from İzmir. Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO) (EDO) and Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV) (BJV) 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 Side and İzmir. The distance is around 523km (325 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Side to İzmir is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around $63.
Compare travel optionsbetween Side and İzmir
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane | 3h 15m | $63($63) | once daily | 473km (294 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 9h 15m | $12($12) | once daily | 552km (343 miles) |
| Bus to Antalya, train | 9h 20m | $13($13) | once daily | 543km (337 miles) |
| Bus to Burdur, Train | 12h 5m | $15($15) | once daily | 648km (403 miles) |
Taxi | 6h 30m | $130($130) | on demand | 523km (325 miles) |
Drive | 6h 30m | $62($62) | on demand | 523km (325 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Side and İzmir
Bus companies
MetroTurizm
Pamukkale
Kamil Koc
Airlines
SunExpress
Train operators
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Airports near İzmir
The following major airports near İzmir offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Turkey and internationally.
İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
- Distance
- 14km (9 miles) from İzmir
Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO)
- Distance
- 126km (78 miles) from İzmir
Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV)
- Distance
- 139km (87 miles) from İzmir