How to get from Ankara to Zara
- 417 km as the crow flies
- 11 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Ankara to Zara. The most useful door-to-door route takes 7h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 417 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.
This fare comes from a search on September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
417 km
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- 1Ankara → Zarabus
Metro Turizm·7h
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Search my dateDepartures from Ankara to Zara
FlixBus runs 11 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:00 and the last at 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 11 | 02:00 | 23:30 |
| Metro Turizmbus | 4 | 01:00 | 22:00 |
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
On this route you travel with Metro Turizm; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Ankara to Zara works
Start with a Metro Turizm bus from Ankara to Zara, about 7h. In total it's roughly €23 over 7h, direct, no transfers.
Ankara to Zara: common questions
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Zara?
The most useful route takes about 7h by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Ankara to Zara?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:00 and the last at 23:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Ankara to Zara?
11 a day with FlixBus, between 02:00 and 23:30.
How far is Zara from Ankara?
About 417 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Ankara to Zara cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €23. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Ankara to Zara?
On this route you travel with Metro Turizm.
What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara to Zara?
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.
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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: 25 Sep 2026