How to get from Ankara to Zagreb
A real 3-leg route: train, bus. Door to door 29h 35m, from €120.
We compared the ways to travel from Ankara to Zagreb. The most useful door-to-door route takes 29h 35m by train, bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 1523 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 €113, on Thu, Aug 13.
This fare comes from a search on August 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Ankara to Zagreb: 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 → Istanbultrain
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.·4h 16m - 2Istanbul → Sofiabus
ArdaTur·7h 55m - 3Sofia → Zagrebbus
FlixBus·12h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Ankara to Zagreb 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 Zagreb: flight, bus
How the trip from Ankara to Zagreb works
Start with a TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. train from Ankara to Istanbul, about 4h 16m. Transfer in Istanbul and continue by ArdaTur bus on to Sofia (7h 55m). Transfer in Sofia and continue by FlixBus bus on to Zagreb (12h 40m). In total it's roughly €120 over 29h 35m, 2 transfers.
Along the way to Zagreb
DepartureAnkara
Change hereIstanbul
Change hereSofiaWho runs Ankara to Zagreb
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Ankara-IstanbulBook →ArdaTurIstanbul-SofiaBook →FlixBusSofia-ZagrebBook →
Turkish AirlinesSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., ArdaTur, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Ankara to Zagreb: common questions
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Zagreb?+−
The most useful route takes about 29h 35m by train, bus, 2 transfers.
How far is Zagreb from Ankara?+−
About 1523 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Ankara to Zagreb cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €120. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Ankara to Zagreb?+−
On this route you travel with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., ArdaTur, FlixBus.
Can you get from Ankara to Zagreb without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by train, bus takes about 29h 35m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara to Zagreb?+−
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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