What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara to Split?

The cheapest way to get from Ankara to Split is to bus which costs €110 - €140 and takes 38h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ankara to Split?

The fastest way to get from Ankara to Split is to fly which takes 8h 38m and costs €85 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Ankara and Split?

No, there is no direct bus from Ankara to Split station. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Split Bus Station via Instabul, Prizren,Autobuska Stanica and Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Ankara and Split?

No, there is no direct train from Ankara to Split. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Split via Söğütlüçeşme, Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti and Zagreb Glavni Kol.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Ankara to Split?

The distance between Ankara and Split is 1486 km. The road distance is 1786.3 km.

How do I travel from Ankara to Split without a car?

The best way to get from Ankara to Split without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 29h 39m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ankara to Split?

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Ankara to Split, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ankara to Split bus from?

Ankara to Split bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Ankara station.

Where do I catch the Ankara to Split train from?

Ankara to Split train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ankara station.

Bus or fly from Ankara to Split?

The best way to get from Ankara to Split is to fly which takes 8h 38m and costs €85 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus via Dubrovnik, which costs and takes 29h 57m.

Where does the Ankara to Split bus arrive?

Ankara to Split bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.

What is the time difference between Ankara and Split?

Split is 2h behind Ankara. It is currently 1:42 PM in Ankara and 11:42 AM in Split.

Where does the Ankara to Split train arrive?

Ankara to Split train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.

Can I drive from Ankara to Split?

Yes, the driving distance between Ankara to Split is 1786 km. It takes approximately 20h 24m to drive from Ankara to Split.

Where can I stay near Split?

There are 11510+ hotels available in Split.

Ankara to Split - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Ankara to Split by plane, train, bus, ferry, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Split Airport (SPU)ESB - SPU
8h 38m
€89–320
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Ankara to GebzeYht
2. Take the bus from Gebze to Bayrampaşa
3. Take the bus from Instabul to Prizren,Autobuska Stanica
4. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor
5. Take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Port of Split
29h 39m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul SöğütlüçeşmeYht
2. Take the night train from Halkali to Videle
3. Take the night train from Videle to Budapest-KeletiIrn
4. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zagreb Glavni Kol.Ic
5. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to SplitIc
2d
€130–171
Drive 1,786.3 km
1. Drive from Ankara to Split1,786.3 km
20h 24m
€251–362
Bus via Dubrovnik
1. Take the bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogari
2. Take the bus from Instabul to Prizren,Autobuska Stanica
3. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor
4. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Split Bus Station974 / ...
29h 57m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Dudullu bus station
2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Prizren,Autobuska Stanica
3. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Split Bus Station
38h 13m
€117–134
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul PendikYht
2. Take the bus from Pendik Station to Sjenica
3. Take the bus from Sjenica to Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica
4. Take the bus from Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica to Split Bus Station
39h 38m

Ankara to Split by bus

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38h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,486.3 km
Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Ankara, Turkey and Split, Croatia?

Turkish Airlines, Croatia Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Split Airport (SPU) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ankara to Split Bus Station via Istanbul Otogari, Instabul, Prizren,Autobuska Stanica, and Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor in around 29h 57m.

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