How to get from Zara to Ankara
- 417 km as the crow flies
- 10 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Zara to Ankara. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 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 24, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
417 km
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- 1Zara → Ankarabus
Metro Turizm·6h
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Search my dateDepartures from Zara to Ankara
FlixBus runs 10 scheduled departures a day, the first at 11:15 and the last at 22:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 10 | 11:15 | 22:55 |
| Metro Turizmbus | 4 | 12:00 | 23:30 |
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
On this route you travel with Metro Turizm; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zara to Ankara works
Start with a Metro Turizm bus from Zara to Ankara, about 6h. In total it's roughly €25 over 6h, direct, no transfers.
Zara to Ankara: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zara to Ankara?
The most useful route takes about 6h by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Zara to Ankara?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 11:15 and the last at 22:55, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Zara to Ankara?
10 a day with FlixBus, between 11:15 and 22:55.
How far is Ankara from Zara?
About 417 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zara to Ankara cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €25. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Zara to Ankara?
On this route you travel with Metro Turizm.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zara to Ankara?
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: 24 Sep 2026