How far is Safranbolu from Ankara?

The distance between the two cities is 93 miles (149 km).

What are the best sights and things to do in Ankara?

Once in Ankara, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Hacı Bayram Mosque, Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Cermodern, Aqua Vega Aquarium and Karagol.

Bus Safranbolu to Ankara from $7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Safranbolu to Ankara on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	Safranbolu Otogarı	4h	9:30pm	Aşti	Cheapest
Bus	4:30am	Safranbolu	2h 45m	7:15am	Ankara Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	8:30am	Safranbolu	3h 15m	11:45am	Ankara Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Safranbolu	2h 45m	1:15pm	Ankara Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Safranbolu	2h 45m	3:15pm	Ankara Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 11:04 PM +03.

Get from Safranbolu to Ankara

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

3hAverage Duration

93 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,371 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Pamukkale Turizm

4.5/5788 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi2.4

Metro Turizm

3/5255 reviews

Staff3.3

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.4

Beydağı Turizm

4/57 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi0

TR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Safranbolu to Ankara by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/17

$8

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$7

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$7

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The cheapest trip from Safranbolu to Ankara was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $7

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Safranbolu to Ankara, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $7 to $9 for a bus ticket from Safranbolu to Ankara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $7 which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually Pamukkale Turizm will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.