Ankara to Subotica by train
Subotica lies 1,271 km (790 mi) north-west of Ankara, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 13 h 55 min at the speeds typical of Turkey and Serbia rail, over roughly 1,551 km (964 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Ankara | Subotica | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Serbia |
| Population | 3.5 million | 100,000 |
| Elevation | 874 m (2,867 ft) | 115 m (377 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+2 (Europe/Belgrade) |
| Stations on record | Hipodrom railway station, Gazi Mahallesi railway station, Gazi railway station | Subotica railway station, Kelebia railway station |
Clocks in Subotica are 1 h behind Ankara right now, so a 13 h 55 min journey lands only 12 h 55 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Subotica
Crossing from Turkey into Serbia: money changes from the Lira to the Dinar (RSD); the dialling code becomes +381; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648835.
Where to book trains from Ankara to Subotica
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Staying in Subotica
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Common questions
How far is Subotica from Ankara?
1,271 km (790 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ankara; by road roughly 1,551 km (964 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Subotica by train?
About 13 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ankara and Subotica?
Subotica is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Belgrade against Europe/Istanbul).
What currency do I need in Subotica?
The Dinar (RSD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.