How to get from Ankara to Trabzon
- 599 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 15m
- 24 bus departures a day with Metro Turizm, Ali Osman Ulusoy, Luks Karadeniz
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
11h
direct
Bus
€21
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 5 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Ankara to Trabzon. The most useful door-to-door route takes 11h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 599 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
599 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €43Checked Oct 5 | 1h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €21Reading date not recorded | 11hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€43Checked Oct 51h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€21Reading date not recorded11h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Ankara to Trabzon: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Ankara → Trabzonbus
Metro Turizm·11h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Ankara to Trabzon
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€43November 2026
€44Departures from Ankara to Trabzon
Metro Turizm, Ali Osman Ulusoy, Luks Karadeniz runs 24 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:20 and the last at 07:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Turizm, Ali Osman Ulusoy, Luks Karadenizbus | 24 | 00:20 | 07:45 |
| FlixBusbus | 22 | 00:30 | 23:59 |
| Metro Turizmbus | 7 | 03:30 | 22:30 |
All departuresMetro Turizm, Ali Osman Ulusoy, Luks Karadeniz
- 00:20
- 00:30
- 01:00
- 01:15
- 01:30
- 01:45
- 02:00
- 02:15
- 02:30
- 02:45
- 03:00
- 03:15
- 04:00
- 04:15
- 05:00
- 05:15
- 05:30
- 05:45
- 06:00
- 06:35
- 06:50
- 07:00
- 07:30
- 07:45
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:30
- 01:00
- 01:30
- 02:15
- 02:45
- 07:00
- 11:00
- 12:35
- 14:30
- 16:00
- 17:00
- 17:30
- 19:00
- 20:00
- 20:59
- 21:30
- 22:00
- 22:30
- 23:00
- 23:15
- 23:45
- 23:59
All departuresMetro Turizm
- 03:30
- 06:00
- 08:30
- 10:00
- 18:00
- 21:00
- 22:30
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Metro TurizmAnkara-TrabzonBook →
AJetAnkara Esenboğa Airport-Trabzon AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, AJet; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Ankara to Trabzon works
Start with a Metro Turizm bus from Ankara to Trabzon, about 11h. In total it's roughly €21 over 11h, direct, no transfers.
Ankara to Trabzon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Trabzon?
The most useful route takes about 11h by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Ankara to Trabzon?
The first bus with Metro Turizm, Ali Osman Ulusoy, Luks Karadeniz leaves at 00:20 and the last at 07:45, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Ankara to Trabzon?
24 a day with Metro Turizm, Ali Osman Ulusoy, Luks Karadeniz, between 00:20 and 07:45.
How far is Trabzon from Ankara?
About 599 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Ankara to Trabzon cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €21. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Ankara to Trabzon?
On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, AJet.
Can you get from Ankara to Trabzon without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 11h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara to Trabzon?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Metro Turizm
Route calculated: 5 Oct 2026