How far is it from Zagreb to Ankara?

The distance between Zagreb and Ankara is 1811 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Zagreb to Ankara?

The drive from Zagreb to Ankara takes approximately 18 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Zagreb to Ankara?

The fastest route from Zagreb to Ankara covers 1811 km with a driving time of approximately 18 h 30 min.

Which direction is Ankara from Zagreb?

Ankara lies roughly to the east of Zagreb.

Which roads does the route from Zagreb to Ankara follow?

The drive from Zagreb to Ankara mainly follows A3, O-7, O-4. The longest single stretch is 355 km on A3.

Which towns do you pass between Zagreb and Ankara?

Towns on the route from Zagreb to Ankara include Belgrade, Niš, Pirot.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Zagreb and Ankara?

Along the route from Zagreb to Ankara you can fill up at INA Zagreb-Langov trg (24/7), OMV (24/7), Opet (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock. The longest stretch on this route with no fuel is 68 km, between OMV and Газпром.

Where can I camp between Zagreb and Ankara?

Along the route from Zagreb to Ankara you can stop for the night or service your van at SEOSKI TURIZAM BISTRIČKI, AUTOCAMP, Marble Beach Club, Pera Kamping. The longest stretch on this route with no campsite is 469 km, between Camping Osekovo and Camp Plum.

Where can I stop to rest between Zagreb and Ankara?

On the route from Zagreb to Ankara you can take a break at WC, Одмориште Бобовиште, Babaeski Servis Alanı. The longest stretch on this route with no rest area is 145 km, between ГКПП Калотина and TIR Parking Калугерско ханче.

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Distance: 1811 kmDrive time: 18 h 30 min

Driving from Zagreb to Ankara takes about 18 h 30 min via A3. The distance is 1811 km. The straight-line distance is 1521 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Istok, Niš, Niška Banja, Istanbul. Driving directions

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Set off on a grand road trip from Zagreb in Croatia to Ankara in Turkey, crossing several borders as you make your way to the heart of Anatolia. This lengthy journey covers a total distance of 1,811 kilometres and will take roughly 18 and a half hours of driving. You'll be driving on the right-hand side of the road for the entire trip. Be aware that the toll systems differ; Croatia uses a per-kilometre payment system, while Turkey requires electronic HGS or OGS transponders for its motorway network. This drive offers a beautiful transition from the green landscapes of Central Europe to the high plateaus of Turkey, making it a real adventure for any keen traveller.

1 Depart left onto Trg bana Josipa Jelačića 99 m
2 Continue straight onto Jurišićeva ulica 257 m
3 Turn right onto Palmotićeva ulica 176 m
4 Turn left onto Đorđićeva ulica 292 m
5 Turn right onto Ulica Račkoga 107 m
6 Enter rotary slightly right onto Ulica kneza Višeslava 188 m
7 Exit rotary right onto Ulica kneza Višeslava 168 m
8 Enter rotary right 30 m
9 Exit rotary straight 18 m
10 Continue slightly right onto Trg kralja Petra Krešimira IV. 297 m
11 Continue straight onto Avenija Marina Držića 615 m
12 Turn left onto Ulica grada Vukovara 2 km
13 Turn right onto Ulica Vjekoslava Heinzela 865 m

14 Turn slightly left 298 m
15 Turn straight onto Slavonska avenija 8 km
16 Take ramp straight 196 m
17 Keep slightly left 3 km
18 Keep slightly left 381 m
19 Keep slightly left 301 m
20 Keep slightly left 426 m
21 Keep slightly left 587 m
22 Merge slightly left 262 km
23 Take exit slightly right 574 m
24 Merge slightly left 307 m
25 Turn right 78 m
26 Turn left 72 m
27 Take ramp right 436 m
28 Merge slightly left 94 km
29 Keep slightly left 3 km
30 Merge slightly right onto Обилазница око Београда 31 km
31 Keep slightly left onto Обилазница око Београда 215 km
32 Take exit slightly right 2 km
33 Continue straight 106 km
34 Continue straight onto Автомагистрала Европа 2 km
35 Take exit slightly right 193 m
36 Merge slightly left onto Автомагистрала Европа 63 km
37 Take exit slightly right 2 km
38 Merge slightly left onto Околовръстен път 9 km
39 Take exit slightly right 334 m
40 Merge slightly left onto Автомагистрала Тракия 168 km
41 Keep slightly right onto Автомагистрала Марица 113 km
42 Keep slightly left onto Автомагистрала Марица 486 m
43 Continue straight onto Kapıkule Sınır Kapısı 11 km
44 Keep slightly left onto Avrupa Otoyolu 166 km
45 Take exit slightly right onto Kınalı Kavşağı 2 km
46 Keep slightly left onto Kınalı Kavşağı 3 km
47 Continue straight onto Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu 111 km
48 Keep slightly left onto Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu 5 km
49 Continue straight onto Viyadük-29 645 m
50 Continue straight onto Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu 22 km
51 Keep slightly left onto Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu 9 km
52 Keep slightly left onto Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu 45 km
53 Keep slightly left onto Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu 60 km
54 Merge slightly left onto Anadolu Otoyolu 255 km
55 Merge slightly left onto Ankara Çevre Yolu 34 km
56 Take exit slightly right onto Ankara Çevre Yolu Güney Kavşağı 2 km
57 Continue straight onto Ankara-Tarsus Otoyolu 5 km
58 Take exit slightly right onto Gölbaşı Kavşağı 486 m
59 Turn right onto Şehit Cüneyt Kandemir Caddesi 958 m
60 Turn left 2 km
61 Continue straight 2 km
62 Keep slightly right 602 m
63 Turn left 98 m
64 Turn right 501 m
65 Arrive right

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The return trip from Ankara to Zagreb covers roughly the same distance, 1811 km.

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How far is it from Zagreb to Ankara?: The distance between Zagreb and Ankara is 1811 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Zagreb to Ankara?: The drive from Zagreb to Ankara takes approximately 18 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Zagreb to Ankara?: The fastest route from Zagreb to Ankara covers 1811 km with a driving time of approximately 18 h 30 min.
Which direction is Ankara from Zagreb?: Ankara lies roughly to the east of Zagreb.
Which roads does the route from Zagreb to Ankara follow?: The drive from Zagreb to Ankara mainly follows A3, O-7, O-4. The longest single stretch is 355 km on A3.
Which towns do you pass between Zagreb and Ankara?: Towns on the route from Zagreb to Ankara include Belgrade, Niš, Pirot.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Zagreb and Ankara?: Along the route from Zagreb to Ankara you can fill up at INA Zagreb-Langov trg (24/7), OMV (24/7), Opet (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock. The longest stretch on this route with no fuel is 68 km, between OMV and Газпром.
Where can I camp between Zagreb and Ankara?: Along the route from Zagreb to Ankara you can stop for the night or service your van at SEOSKI TURIZAM BISTRIČKI, AUTOCAMP, Marble Beach Club, Pera Kamping. The longest stretch on this route with no campsite is 469 km, between Camping Osekovo and Camp Plum.
Where can I stop to rest between Zagreb and Ankara?: On the route from Zagreb to Ankara you can take a break at WC, Одмориште Бобовиште, Babaeski Servis Alanı. The longest stretch on this route with no rest area is 145 km, between ГКПП Калотина and TIR Parking Калугерско ханче.

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