HOW TO TRAVEL FROM İZMİR TO EPHESUS
Simple steps to travel from İzmir to Ephesus starting at $2. Affordable & easy guide to ancient city. Explore one of Turkey’s most significant historical sites.
Transportation from İzmir to Ephesus
There are 4 ways to get from İzmir to Selçuk by bus, train, taxi or car.
The answer to the question of how to get from İzmir to Ephesus is to take Selçuk minibuses from İzmir Intercity Bus Station (IZOTAŞ) or take IZBAN from any IZBAN stop and go to Selçuk first. IZBAN is the most practical way for those who do not have a vehicle. First, you go from İzmir to Tepeköy IZBAN Station, and from there you reach Selçuk without printing a card.
There is a distance of 80 km between İzmir and Selcuk. This distance takes about 1 hour by minibus and 1 hour 30 minutes by IZBAN. Those who will come to Selçuk from İzmir with their private vehicles should follow the İzmir-Aydın Highway and exit from the Selçuk junction. Those who do not want to use the highway should follow the Selçuk sign after passing Torbalı on the old road between İzmir and Aydın.
Our tips:
We recommend bus transportation is more fits for first time visitors.
Train transportation is cheapest alternative.
If you drive a car, it costs approximately $10.
How do I get from İzmir to Selçuk the fastest?
The fastest way to get from İzmir to Selçuk is to taxi. Taking this option will cost 700 ₺ – 900 ₺ and takes 50 min.
Is there a direct train between İzmir and Selçuk?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from İzmir Basmane and arriving at Selçuk. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 22m.
Transportation from İzmir to Ephesus by Bus
İzmir’s Bus Terminal is only 10.62 kilometers (29 minutes) from the city center.
ATM, bathroom, luggage storage, kiosk, coffee bar, quick food, exchange office, and parking lot are available at the İzmir bus station.
Hotels and hostels can be found near the İzmir coach station.
What bus companies run services between İzmir, Turkey and Selçuk, İzmir, Turkey?
Kamil Koç operates a bus from İzmir to Selçuk every 4 hours. Tickets cost 45 ₺ – 65 ₺ and the journey takes 56 min. MetroTurizm also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from İzmir Basmane to Selçuk every 4 hours. Tickets cost 13 ₺ – 23 ₺ and the journey takes 1h 22m.
You can find the bus operators info below the article.
Transportation from İzmir to Ephesus by Dolmush
There are numerous buses that run between İzmir and Selcuk. In Turkish, they are known as Dolmus, which are small buses/minibuses. It takes nearly an hour to get to zmir Gaziemir, and another 30 minutes to get there from the zmir bus station in Bornova. You can also take another minibus/dolmus from Selcuk Bus Station to Ephesus Ancient City, which is only 10 minutes away by car.

Once you arrive, you can look up places to visit in Selcuk here!
Depending on the number of passengers, buses leave every 30 minutes or so.
Dolmush schedule from İzmir to Selcuk (gmt+3)
- First dolmush from İzmir bus station to Selcuk is at 07:00 am
- First dolmush from Gaziemir to Selcuk is at 07:25 am
- First dolmush from Torbal to Selcuk is at 07:55 am
- The last dolmush from İzmir bus station to Selçuk departs at 08:00 pm
- The last dolmush from Gaziemir to Selçuk leaves at 08:30 pm
- The last dolmush from Torbal to Selçuk leaves at 09:00 pm
Transportation from Selçuk to Ephesus by IZBAN
From Selçuk Bus Station, located in the center of Selçuk district, you can reach Ephesus by minibuses. The ancient city of Ephesus is 3.5 km away from the center of Selcuk district. Minibuses reach the ancient city in 15 minutes.
HERE below you can see the price from city center (Alsancak) to Selçuk (by İZBAN)
2022 UPDATED PRICE

You can also calculate the price to go to Selçuk from different stations. (İZBAN PRICES)
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BUS OPERATORS
Kamil Koç
- Phone
- +90 224 294 55 62
- [email protected]
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Izmir to Selçuk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 45 ₺ – 65 ₺
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
Metro Turizm
Phone
Website
Bus from Izmir to Selçuk
Ave. Duration
30 min
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
95 ₺ – 140 ₺
Website