How to get from Ankara to Brussels
- 2519 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 16h 24m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
13h 29m
3 transfers
Bus + Train + Flight
€251
Cheapest
16h 24m
4 transfers
Bus + Train + Flight
€151
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 22 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Ankara to Brussels. The most useful door-to-door route takes 16h 24m by bus, train, flight, 4 transfers. The two cities are about 2519 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 €117, on Wed, Sep 16.
This fare comes from a search on September 21, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
2519 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €151Checked Sep 21 | 16h 24m4 transfers | See Flight details |
| Bus | €188Reading date not recorded | 64h2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€151Checked Sep 2116h 24m · 4 transfersSee Flight details
- Bus€188Reading date not recorded64h · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Ankara to Brussels: 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 → EryamanbusAirport shuttle bus·1h 04m
- 2Eryaman → Istanbultrain
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.·4h 16m - 3Istanbul → Istanbul AirportbusAirport shuttle bus·50m
- 4Istanbul → Belgradeflight
Air Serbia·40m - 5Belgrade → BrusselsflightAir Serbia·2h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Ankara to Brussels
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€90Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Eryaman-IstanbulBook →Air SerbiaIstanbul-Belgrade, Belgrade-BrusselsSee live options and dates →
Turkish AirlinesIstanbul Airport-Brussels AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusAnkara-İstanbul Esenler Otogarı, İstanbul Esenler Otogarı-Bucharest, Bucharest-Bruxelles MidiBook →On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., Air Serbia, Turkish Airlines, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Ankara to Brussels works
Start with a Airport shuttle bus bus from Ankara to Eryaman, about 1h 4m. Transfer in Eryaman and continue by TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. train on to Istanbul (4h 16m). Transfer in Istanbul and continue by Air Serbia flight on to Brussels, connecting in Belgrade (4h 45m). In total it's roughly €151 over 16h 24m, 4 transfers.
Ankara to Brussels: common questions
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Brussels?
The most useful route takes about 16h 24m by bus, train, flight, 4 transfers.
Is there a bus from Ankara to Brussels?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a train from Ankara to Brussels?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Brussels from Ankara?
About 2519 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Ankara to Brussels cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €137 to €428. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Ankara to Brussels?
The most useful route we found connects: 4 transfers, 16h 24m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Ankara to Brussels?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 16h 24m. About 5h 29m of that is waiting between legs.
What are the airport codes for Ankara and Brussels?
Ankara is ESB and Brussels is BRU, so this route is usually written ESB to BRU.
Which operators run Ankara to Brussels?
On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., Air Serbia, Turkish Airlines, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara to Brussels?
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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Sources and method
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: Airport shuttle bus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., Air Serbia
Route calculated: 22 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 21 Sep 2026