Ankara to Podgorica by bus
Podgorica lies 1,170 km (727 mi) west of Ankara, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 21 h 15 min including stops, over roughly 1,427 km (887 mi) of road.
| Ankara | Podgorica | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Montenegro |
| Population | 3.5 million | 236,852 |
| Elevation | 874 m (2,867 ft) | 49 m (161 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+2 (Europe/Podgorica) |
Clocks in Podgorica are 1 h behind Ankara right now, so a 21 h 15 min journey lands only 20 h 15 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Podgorica
Crossing from Turkey into Montenegro: money changes from the Lira to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +382; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812.
Where to book buses from Ankara to Podgorica
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Staying in Podgorica
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Common questions
How far is Podgorica from Ankara?
1,170 km (727 mi) in a straight line, west of Ankara; by road roughly 1,427 km (887 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Podgorica by bus?
About 21 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ankara and Podgorica?
Podgorica is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Podgorica against Europe/Istanbul).
What currency do I need in Podgorica?
The Euro (EUR).
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.