Getting from the Aegean coast to the high plateau of Burdur isn’t just a matter of picking a route. It’s about choosing your speed. And your budget.
If you are planning a trip between these two cities, the logistics vary wildly depending on whether you prefer the open road or the sky. The distance itself shifts slightly based on the path you take. You aren’t just looking at one number. You are looking at trade-offs.
By Car: The Most Flexible Option
Most drivers opt for the E87 highway. It is the standard route. It covers 384 kilometers. The drive takes roughly 4 hours and 47 minutes. This is the sweet spot for many travelers. You leave the humidity of Izmir and climb into the drier, cooler air of the southwest.
But E87 isn’t your only choice.
You can take the D585. It is shorter in distance—367 kilometers—but it adds about eight minutes to your trip, bringing the total to 4 hours and 55 minutes. Why take the longer route? Maybe the E87 is congested. Maybe you want to see different landscapes.
There is a third option: a mix of E87 and D320. This path stretches to 403 kilometers. It takes nearly 5 hours. Unless you have a specific reason to be on D320, the E87 remains the most efficient way to cover ground without unnecessary detours.
“For most travelers, the E87 highway offers the best balance of speed and directness.”
By Bus: The Budget-Friendly Commute
If driving isn’t your style, the bus is a reliable alternative. The journey is longer. You are looking at 6 hours and 25 minutes. The distance is slightly shorter at 374 kilometers, likely due to different routing or traffic considerations compared to private vehicles.
Cost is where this option shines. The cheapest tickets start at 220 TL. Prices can climb to around 250 TL depending on the operator and fuel costs. It’s not a luxury experience, but it gets you there without the stress of navigation.
There are 11 daily departures. This frequency makes it easy to plan. You aren’t stuck waiting for a single train or a rare flight.
By Air: The Speed Run
Need to be in Burdorf quickly? The flight is the obvious answer. But there’s a catch. You won’t find a direct commercial flight from Izmir Airport (ADB) to Burdorf Airport (BJV) that operates regularly for general tourists in the same way you would for Istanbul or Antalya.
However, the data shows a flight duration of 52 minutes. The distance covered is 278 kilometers. This implies a direct air route exists or is calculated based on direct line-of-sight distance. If you can book this, it is the fastest method by far. You land in less than an hour. For business travelers or those with tight schedules, this is unbeatable.
By Train: The Scenic Slow Lane
The Göller Ekspresi is the only train service connecting Izmir and Burdur. One train per day. That’s it.
