How to get from Ankara to Dubrovnik
A real 5-leg route: bus. Door to door 46h 05m, from €171.
We compared the ways to travel from Ankara to Dubrovnik. The most useful door-to-door route takes 46h 05m by bus, 4 transfers. The two cities are about 1273 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €166, on Thu, Aug 13.
This fare comes from a search on August 6, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Ankara to Dubrovnik: 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 → Edirnebus
Metro Turizm·9h 37m - 2Edirne → Sofiabus
ArdaTur·5h 40m - 3Sofia → Zagrebbus
FlixBus·12h 40m - 4Zagreb → ZagvozdbusFlixBus·5h 40m
- 5Zagvozd → DubrovnikbusFlixBus·2h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Ankara to Dubrovnik prices by travel date
Gold is the cheapest day we found. Tap a day and the panel and the button lock to that date.
2 ways from Ankara to Dubrovnik: flight, bus
How the trip from Ankara to Dubrovnik works
Start with a Metro Turizm bus from Ankara to Edirne, about 9h 37m. Transfer in Edirne and continue by ArdaTur bus on to Sofia (5h 40m). Transfer in Sofia and continue by FlixBus bus on to Zagreb (12h 40m). Transfer in Zagreb and continue by FlixBus bus on to Zagvozd (5h 40m). Transfer in Zagvozd and continue by FlixBus bus on to Dubrovnik (2h 50m). In total it's roughly €171 over 46h 5m, 4 transfers.
Along the way to Dubrovnik
DepartureAnkara
Change hereSofia
Change hereZagrebWho runs Ankara to Dubrovnik
Metro TurizmAnkara-EdirneBook →ArdaTurEdirne-SofiaBook →FlixBusSofia-Zagreb, Zagreb-Zagvozd, Zagvozd-DubrovnikBook →
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Book →On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, ArdaTur, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Ankara to Dubrovnik: common questions
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Dubrovnik?+−
The most useful route takes about 46h 05m by bus, 4 transfers.
How far is Dubrovnik from Ankara?+−
About 1273 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Ankara to Dubrovnik cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €171. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Ankara to Dubrovnik?+−
On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, ArdaTur, FlixBus.
Can you get from Ankara to Dubrovnik without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 46h 05m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara to Dubrovnik?+−
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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