How to get from Ankara to Dubrovnik
A real 5-leg route: bus. Door to door 44h 57m, from €185.
We compared the ways to travel from Ankara to Dubrovnik. The most useful door-to-door route takes 44h 57m 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 €171, on Wed, Aug 26.
This fare comes from a search on August 11, 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 Esenboğa Airport → KayaşbusAirport shuttle bus·47m
- 2Kayaş → Istanbulbus
Kamil Koç·8h 17m - 3Istanbul → Sofiabus
ArdaTur·7h 55m - 4Sofia → ZagrebbusFlixBus·12h 40m
- 5Zagreb → DubrovnikbusFlixBus·9h 15m
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 Airport shuttle bus bus from Ankara to Kayaş, about 47 min. Transfer in Kayaş and continue by Kamil Koç bus on to Istanbul (8h 17m). 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). Transfer in Zagreb and continue by FlixBus bus on to Dubrovnik (9h 15m). In total it's roughly €185 over 44h 57m, 4 transfers.
Along the way to Dubrovnik
DepartureAnkara
Change hereIstanbul
Change hereSofiaWho runs Ankara to Dubrovnik
Kamil KoçKayaş-Istanbul, Sofia-Zagreb, Zagreb-DubrovnikBook →ArdaTurIstanbul-SofiaBook →
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Book →On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Kamil Koç, 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 44h 57m 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?+−
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €185 to €202. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Ankara to Dubrovnik?+−
On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Kamil Koç, ArdaTur, FlixBus.
Can you get from Ankara to Dubrovnik without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 44h 57m.
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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