Traffic in Manisa

In 2024, Manisa's transportation landscape is dominated by bus usage, with 100% of commuters relying on this mode of transport.

The city faces challenges with CO2 emissions and traffic inefficiency, highlighting areas for potential improvement.

Average Commute Times

The average commute time in Manisa is 40 minutes, primarily by bus, covering a distance of 20 km.

  • Bus - Commuters using the bus experience an average travel time of 40 minutes for a 20 km journey.
Traffic Breakdown
Bus
100%

Traffic Data

The following traffic data has been gathered from 1 user contributions.
Overall average travel
Distance
12.4 miles
Bus / Trolley
40.0 mins
Total:
40.0 mins
Average when primarily using Bus
Distance
12.4 miles
Bus / Trolley
40.0 mins
Total:
40.0 mins

More Information

Seasonal Trends

Traffic congestion tends to increase during the summer months due to tourism.

Winter months see a slight decrease in traffic as residents prefer staying indoors.

Commuter Pain Points

Long wait times for buses during peak hours can be frustrating for commuters.

Limited transport options restrict flexibility and increase dependency on buses.

Best Travel Times

Early mornings before 7 AM and late evenings after 8 PM are the best times to avoid traffic.

Midday travel between 11 AM and 1 PM is also relatively smooth.

Event Impacts

Public events and festivals can significantly disrupt traffic flow, leading to longer commute times.

Planning travel around these events can help avoid delays.

Sustainability Efforts

Manisa is exploring initiatives to promote cycling and walking to reduce reliance on buses.

The city is considering investments in electric buses to lower CO2 emissions.

Ride-Sharing Impact

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

These services could help reduce bus congestion and provide alternative transport solutions.

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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.
Worst to BestUpdated: Oct, 2025