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The Turkish railway system is highly developed, connecting cities all around the country. Turkey has three main types of train routes with different goals, each serving a different purpose. 

Ankara Train Station is the main train station belonging to TCDD (Turkish State Railways), located on Celâl Bayar Boulevard, next to Ankara Station, in the Hacı Bayram District of Ankara’s Altındağ district. After a long rebuilding process, Ankara Train Station was reopened with its renovated and extraordinary architecture. The historic TCDD Ankara Train Station, a kilometer […]

Turkey’s high-speed trains also known as Yüksek Hızlı Tren (YHT), is a modern marvel of Turkish engineering. It links the bustling city of Istanbul with the capital, Ankara. This 533-km (331-mile) journey is made in about 4 to 5 hours.

Ankara, the national capital of Turkey, is a bustling city with a well-developed public transport system that includes metro stations, bus lines, and public buses, making it easy to navigate the city centre and beyond. The city’s transport network is a crucial hub in Central Anatolia, connecting various regions through train, plane, bus, and highway […]

Trains have been a long part of Turkish history for transportation between major cities, and there are many reasons for it. Train service in Turkey is much more affordable, reliable, and provides a comfortable journey between cities compared to other transportation methods. You can use the Turkish State Railways (TCDD, DDY) route system to travel […]

Interrail passes and Eurodomino rail passes sold by Rail Europe are valid in Turkey, but the TCDD Train Tour Card (see below) is probably a lot cheaper. The Balkan Flexipass available from Rail Europe (good for Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Macedonia, Serbia & Montenegro) is also valid in Turkey. Train Tour Cards Turkish State Railways (TCDD) offers Train Tour Cards(Tren Tur Kartları) good for 30 days’ unlimited travel on the entire Turkish […]

Turkey’s high-speed trains (Yüksek Hızlı Tren, YHT) speed between Ankara and Konya ten times daily in each direction (starting about 06:40 am, with the last train about 21:4 (9:40 pm), covering the 290-km (180-mile) distance in less than 1-3/4 hours (compared to more than four hours for the bus, or driving). It can be difficult to find the train timetables on the Turkish State Railways […]

Here are the main line traditional trains of the Turkish State Railways (TCDD Taşımacılık) operating as of May 2018 listed in alphabetical order by train name. Click here for trains listed by city of departure. For the High-Speed Trains connecting Istanbul, Ankara, Eskişehir and Konya, see the High-Speed Trains pages. Names are stations, not cities: Alsancak = İzmir Basmane = İzmir Halkalı = Istanbul (Europe) Pendik = Istanbul (Anatolia) Mo = Monday Tu = Tuesday We = Wednesday Th = Thursday […]

Traveling by train has been a popular transportation choice in Turkey for many years. Train services in Turkey offer affordable and comfortable trips throughout the major cities. Buying a train ticket might take a lot of work for foreigners. However, we will be going through each step together in this guide. You may be able […]

Ankara, the capital city of Turkey, is a historical gem that was once a significant Roman town known as Ankyra. Today, the city is home to numerous Roman artifacts that attest to its rich past. Among these are the imposing Temple of Augustus and Rome, the Column of Julian commemorating the emperor’s visit, and the […]

Turkish railway is well-developed, and trains are a common way of transportation in Turkey. Turkish trains are reputable with their relatively low prices and well-designed amenities compared to other countries. Turkish Republic State Railways (TCDD, DDY) trains can be useful during your Turkey trip, providing reliable and comfortable service.

Tthe Güney Kurtalan Ekspresi (Southern Express) runs between Ankara, Diyarbakır and Kurtalan (just west of Siirt). Despite its express name, this is a slow train, stopping at every station along the way, incuding Kayseri, Sivas, Malatya, Diyarbakır and many stations in between. It hauls reserved and unreserved compartment cars, Pullman cars, a couchette car, and a sleeping car, usually fairly old equipment—this is not the most comfortable train. The train departs Ankara at 10:55 am on […]

Turkey’s high-speed trains (Yüksek Hızlı Tren, YHT) on the route between Istanbul and Konya also transport passengers to and from Eskişehir and Konya (1 hour 30 minutes, one-way/single fare: TL25 normal, TL35 business class). Here is the schedule as of May 1, 2018: Depart Eskişehir Arrive Konya Depart Konya Arrive Eskişehir 10:05 11:46 06:50 08:34 15:10 16:51 12:55 14:41 21:00 22:41 17:45 19:31 It can be difficult to […]

Travel in a sleeping car is possible on these Turkish routes and trains. Here’s how to buy tickets. Eskişehir – İzmir İzmir Mavi Tren The “İzmir Blue Train” hauls Pullman cars between İzmir(Alsancak) and Eskişehir, from which there are connections to Istanbul. More… Konya – İzmir Konya Mavi Tren The “Konya Blue Train” hauls Pullman cars as well as sleeping cars and a dining car nightly between […]

The best way to make the 285 km (177 mile) journey from Ankara to Cappadocia (Kapadokya) is by bus or car. There are no non-stop flights between Ankara and Cappadocia. Connecting flights are available through Istanbul to both Kayseri and Nevşehir airports. Trains (see below) are slow and run mostly at inconvenient times.