There are 7 ways to get from Split to Ankara by plane, bus, 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 from Split Airport
best- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane SPU - ESB
7h 44m₺4,777–20,910Bus, train via Belgrade
cheapest- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Plocebus 974 / ...
- Take the bus from Ploče to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
- Take the bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Istanbul Hotel Montenegrobus
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
30h 53m₺4,516–10,224Drive 1,787.1 km
- Drive from Split to Ankaracar 1,787.1 km
20h 14m₺14,155–20,446Bus, bus to Sarajevo, fly
- Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Baška Voda, Cesta 8 / Put Kapelicebus
- Take the bus from Baška Voda, Cesta 8 / Put Kapelice to Stupbus
- Fly from Sarajevo (SJJ) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane SJJ - ESB
10h 24m₺5,555–12,395Bus, train
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanicabus
- Take the bus from Sarajevo, Autobuska Stanica to Sjenicabus
- Take the bus from Sjenica to Pendik Stationbus
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
33h 49m₺5,174–5,615Bus
- Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
- Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
34h 30m₺6,568–7,868Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
- Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Istanbulbus
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain Yht
37h 58m₺6,511–7,390
Split Airport (SPU) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Split to Ankara is to bus and train which costs 5.100 ₺ - 5.700 ₺ and takes 33h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Split to Ankara is to fly which takes 7h 44m and costs 4.700 ₺ - 21.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Split station to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Split Bus Station and arriving at Ankara via Belgrade bus station and Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 30m.
The distance between Split and Ankara is 1484 km. The road distance is 1787.1 km.
The best way to get from Split to Ankara without a car is to bus and train via Belgrade which takes 30h 53m and costs 4.500 ₺ - 11.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Split to Ankara, including transfers.
Split to Ankara bus services, operated by BS Tours, depart from Split Bus Station.
The best way to get from Split to Ankara is to fly which takes 7h 44m and costs 4.700 ₺ - 21.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 6.500 ₺ - 8.000 ₺ and takes 34h 30m.
Split to Ankara bus services, operated by BS Tours, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.
Ankara is 1h ahead of Split. It is currently 4:24 PM in Split and 5:24 PM in Ankara.
What companies run services between Split, Croatia and Ankara, Turkey?
Croatia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Split Bus Station to Ankara via Beograd, Autobuska stanica, Belgrade bus station, İstanbul Esenler bus station, and Istanbul Otogari in around 34h 30m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Split Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺9,500–31,000
Flights from Sarajevo to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺7,500–25,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Ploce
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺500–900
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Split to Ankara is 1787 km. It takes approximately 20h 14m to drive from Split to Ankara.
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