How to get from Ankara to Split
A real 4-leg route: bus. Door to door 40h 50m, from €149.
We compared the ways to travel from Ankara to Split. The most useful door-to-door route takes 40h 50m by bus, 3 transfers. The two cities are about 1420 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 €137, on Thu, Aug 20.
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 Split: 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 → SplitbusFlixBus·4h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Ankara to Split 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 Split: flight, bus
How the trip from Ankara to Split 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 Split (4h 50m). In total it's roughly €149 over 40h 50m, 3 transfers.
Along the way to Split
DepartureAnkara
Change hereSofia
Change hereZagrebWho runs Ankara to Split
Metro TurizmAnkara-EdirneBook →ArdaTurEdirne-SofiaBook →FlixBusSofia-Zagreb, Zagreb-SplitBook →
Turkish AirlinesSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, ArdaTur, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Ankara to Split: common questions
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Split?+−
The most useful route takes about 40h 50m by bus, 3 transfers.
How far is Split from Ankara?+−
About 1420 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Ankara to Split cost?+−
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €149 to €176. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Ankara to Split?+−
On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, ArdaTur, FlixBus.
Can you get from Ankara to Split without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 40h 50m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara to Split?+−
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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