Traffic in Konya

Konya, a city known for its rich cultural heritage, is also characterized by diverse transportation modes in 2024.Walking and bicycling are the most popular commuting methods, reflecting a sustainable approach to urban mobility.

Average Commute Times

The average commute involves 2.17 minutes waiting, 4.17 minutes driving, and 9.67 minutes walking, covering a distance of 12 km.

  • Car - Car commuters spend about 25 minutes driving over a distance of 17 km.
  • Walking - Walking commutes take approximately 25 minutes, including 5 minutes of waiting and 12.5 minutes on the tram, covering 11 km.
Traffic Breakdown
Walking
33%
Bicycle
33%
Tram
17%
Car
17%

Traffic Data

The following traffic data has been gathered from 6 user contributions.
Overall average travel
Distance
7.5 miles
Walking
9.7 mins
Waiting
2.2 mins
Driving Car
4.2 mins
Bicycle
11.7 mins
Motorcycle
0.0 mins
Tram
9.2 mins
Total:
36.8 mins
Average when primarily using Car
Distance
10.6 miles
Driving Car
25.0 mins
Total:
25.0 mins
Average when primarily using Walking
Distance
6.8 miles
Walking
25.0 mins
Waiting
5.0 mins
Tram
12.5 mins
Total:
42.5 mins

More Information

Seasonal Trends

Traffic tends to increase during the summer months as tourists visit the city.

Winter sees a slight decrease in bicycle usage due to colder weather.

Commuter Pain Points

Limited tram and bus coverage can lead to longer commute times.

Traffic congestion during peak hours remains a challenge for car commuters.

Best Travel Times

Early mornings before 8 AM and late evenings after 7 PM are ideal for avoiding traffic.

Midday travel is generally smoother for cyclists and pedestrians.

Event Impacts

Public events, especially cultural festivals, can significantly impact traffic flow.

Planning alternative routes during events can help mitigate delays.

Sustainability Efforts

Konya is investing in expanding its bicycle lanes to promote eco-friendly commuting.

Initiatives to increase tram frequency aim to reduce reliance on cars.

Ride-Sharing Impact

Ride-sharing services are gaining popularity, offering flexible commuting options.

These services help reduce the number of cars on the road, easing congestion.

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Turkey

Traffic Rankings

The Traffic Index for Turkey combines user-contributed data on commute times, traffic dissatisfaction, CO2 emissions, and traffic system inefficiencies in Turkey, to provide insights into overall traffic conditions.
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