How to get from Ankara to Zara
Ankara to Zara is 417 km in a straight line. The trip takes 7h 04m by bus.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Ankara to Zara by price and travel time (route calculated on 3 November 2026).
- 10 bus departures a day with Kamil Koç
- First bus at 00:30, last at 23:30
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We compared the ways to travel from Ankara to Zara. The most useful door-to-door route takes 7h 04m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 417 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on November 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
417 km
Ankara to Zara: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Ankara → Zarabus
Kamil Koç·7h 04m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Ankara to Zara
Kamil Koç runs 10 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:30 and the last at 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamil Koçbus | 10 | 00:30 | 23:30 |
| Metro Turizmbus | 4 | 01:00 | 22:00 |
All departures Kamil Koç
- 00:30
- 02:00
- 03:30
- 13:29
- 16:00
- 16:30
- 19:30
- 20:30
- 23:00
- 23:30
All departures Metro Turizm
- 01:00
- 18:30
- 21:00
- 22:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, we do not hold a published timetable for that operator. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival

Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Kamil Koç.
How the trip from Ankara to Zara works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 3 November 2026. Start with a Kamil Koç bus from Ankara to Zara, about 7h 4m.
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Ankara to Zara: common questions
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Zara?
Routavio's route check on 3 November 2026 puts the most useful route at about 7h 04m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Ankara to Zara?
The first bus with Kamil Koç leaves at 00:30 and the last at 23:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Ankara to Zara?
Routavio's timetable check shows 10 bus departures a day with Kamil Koç, between 00:30 and 23:30.
How far is Zara from Ankara?
About 417 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Ankara to Zara?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with Kamil Koç.
What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara to Zara?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book a ticket for Ankara to Zara here?
We have not verified a bookable ticket for this route. A general search on 12Go lists what is on sale.
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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: Kamil Koç
Route calculated: 3 Nov 2026
Prices checked: 1 Nov 2026