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

The cheapest way to get from Ankara to Split is to bus via Belgrade which costs €55 - €95 and takes 32h 28m.

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 28m and costs €95 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Ankara and Split?

No, there is no direct bus from Ankara to Split. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Split, Autobusni Kolodvor via İstanbul Esenler bus station, Beograd, Autobuska stanica and Ploce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 28m.

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 Halkali, Videle and Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h.

How far is it from Ankara to Split?

The distance between Ankara and Split is 1486 km. The road distance is 1783.7 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 bus via Belgrade which takes 32h 28m and costs €55 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 8h 28m 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 28m and costs €95 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 32h 28m.

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 1h behind Ankara. It is currently 11:24 AM in Ankara and 10:24 AM in Split.

Where does the Ankara to Split train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ankara to Split?

Yes, the driving distance between Ankara to Split is 1784 km. It takes approximately 20h 32m to drive from Ankara to Split.

Where can I stay near Split?

There are 16813+ hotels available in Split.

Ankara to Split - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Ankara to Split by plane, bus, train, 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)plane ESB - SPU
8h 28m
€97–372
Bus via Belgrade
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogaribus
2. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Belgrade bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Pločebus
4. Take the bus from Ploce to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus 974 / ...
32h 28m
€58–93
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Ankara to Halkalitrain Yht
2. Take the night train from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
3. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
4. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Splittrain
47h
€116–155
Drive 1,783.7 km
1. Drive from Ankara to Splitcar 1,783.7 km
20h 32m
€255–368
Train, bus via Belgrade
1. Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Pendiktrain Yht
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Belgrade New Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Pločebus
4. Take the bus from Ploce to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus 974 / ...
32h 28m
€78–119
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ankara to İstanbul Dudullubus
2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Split Bus Stationbus
38h 36m
€120–144
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Pendiktrain Yht
2. Take the bus from Pendik Station to Sjenicabus
3. Take the bus from Sjenica to Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanicabus
4. Take the bus from Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
39h 41m
€95–104

Ankara to Split by bus

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38h 36mAverage Duration

€120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,486.3 km
Duration: 8h 28m

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

Turkish Airlines, Croatia Airlines, and seven other airlines fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Split Airport (SPU) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ankara to Split, Autobusni Kolodvor via Istanbul Otogari, İstanbul Esenler bus station, Belgrade bus station, Beograd, Autobuska stanica, Ploče, and Ploce in around 32h 28m.

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