Transportation Opportunities in Afyonkarahisar
Since Afyonkarahisar is located in a central location, it is very easy to reach the city. It is accessible by road, railway and air. Here are detailed explanations about all transportation options in Afyonkarahisar:
1. Road Transportation
Since Afyonkarahisar is located on Turkey’s important road routes, it is very easy to reach by road.
Transportation by Bus: Bus services are organized to Afyonkarahisar from all over Turkey. There are regular services to the Afyonkarahisar Bus Terminal in the city. It is possible to reach Afyonkarahisar by bus from major cities such as Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Bursa, Konya and Antalya.
Afyonkarahisar Bus Terminal Address: Karamanlı Mahallesi, Afyonkarahisar
Phone: +90 272 213 74 74
Transportation by Private Vehicle: Afyonkarahisar is located at the intersection of the E-96 (Eskişehir-Antalya) and D-300 (İstanbul-Antalya) highways. This makes it easily accessible via the main arteries connecting the city to all regions.
From Istanbul to Afyonkarahisar: Approximately 450 km, 5-6 hours.
From Ankara to Afyonkarahisar: Approximately 250 km, 3-4 hours.
From İzmir to Afyonkarahisar: Approximately 300 km, 4 hours.
Minibuses and Dolmuş: Minibuses and Dolmuş are also quite common in urban transportation. Minibus services are organized from the city center to other neighborhoods of the city, towns and villages.
2. Railway (Transportation by Train)
Afyonkarahisar is also an important point of railway transportation.
Afyonkarahisar Train Station: It is possible to reach Afyonkarahisar by TCDD (State Railways of the Republic of Turkey) train services. Afyonkarahisar Train Station is very close to the city center and serves both passenger and freight lines.
Afyonkarahisar Train Station Address: Garpınar Mahallesi, Afyonkarahisar
Phone: +90 272 213 74 77
Main Services:
High-speed train services between Ankara – Afyonkarahisar – Istanbul.
Train services between Afyonkarahisar – Izmir.
Train services between Afyonkarahisar – Eskişehir.
Traveling by train is generally a comfortable and economical option, but it may be difficult to find a seat, especially during busy periods, so it is important to buy a ticket.
3. Air Transportation
Afyonkarahisar does not have an airport. However, the nearest airports are quite close to the city and can be reached by road.
Zafer Airport (Kütahya): Zafer Airport is located within the borders of Kütahya province, approximately 50 km from Afyonkarahisar. It serves both domestic and some international flights. Transportation to the airport can be provided by bus, taxi or private vehicle.
Zafer Airport Address: Hisar Mahallesi, Kütahya
Phone: +90 274 213 56 56
Zafer Airport offers direct flights to major cities such as Istanbul and Antalya.
Transportation from Afyonkarahisar to Zafer Airport: Zafer Airport can be reached by bus or private vehicle from Afyonkarahisar city center. There are also regular bus services from Afyon.
Isparta Süleyman Demirel Airport: Süleyman Demirel Airport in Isparta is 130 km from Afyonkarahisar and can also be reached by road. The airport is known for its flights to Antalya and Istanbul in particular.
Süleyman Demirel Airport Address: Isparta, Turkey
Phone: +90 246 228 80 08
4. Urban Transportation
There are various options for urban transportation in Afyonkarahisar.
Minibuses and Dolmuş: Minibuses can be used to reach the surrounding neighborhoods, hospitals, bus terminals and train stations from the city center. While minibuses operate on specific routes, Dolmuş operate more frequently and for shorter distances within the city.
Municipal Buses: Afyonkarahisar Municipality provides bus services for urban transportation. The main routes in the city, hospitals, schools and shopping malls can be reached by buses.
Taxi: Transportation by taxi is also quite easy in Afyonkarahisar. Taxis are available 24/7 in the city center and terminal areas.
5. Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation
Since Afyonkarahisar has a generally flat terrain, it is quite easy to get around the city on foot or by bicycle. There are sidewalks and bicycle paths suitable for pedestrians, especially in the city center.
6. Private Car Rental
Visitors coming to Afyonkarahisar can rent a car from many car rental companies in the city and travel around the city comfortably. Rental companies also provide services in hotels or airports in the city.
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