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Turkey by train
Your guide to train travel in Turkey
Turkey
Turkey train tickets
Buy train tickets for Turkey the easy way
Turkey rail passes
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Popular train routes in Turkey
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Duration (h)
Changes
Transport
Istanbul to Ankara
4:30
Direct
TCDD high-speed train
Istanbul to Eskişehir
2:50
Direct
TCDD high-speed train
Istanbul to Konya
5:00
Direct
TCDD high-speed train
Ankara to Konya
1:50
Direct
TCDD high-speed train
Ankara to Eskişehir
1:30
Direct
TCDD high-speed train
Istanbul, Turkey to Sofia, Bulgaria
11:00
Direct
Night train
Istanbul, Turkey to Bucharest, Romania
19:00
1
Night train
Turkey train stations
Ankara Garı (Ankara Central Station)
İstanbul Haydarpaşa Garı
İstanbul Sirkeci Garı
İstanbul Pendik Garı
İzmir Alsancak Garı
İzmir Basmane Garı
Eskişehir Garı
Konya Garı
Adana Garı
Gaziantep Garı
Kayseri Garı
Mersin Garı
Samsun Garı
Denizli Garı
Eti, Ankara garı, Celal Bayar Bulvarı, Çankaya/Ankara, Turkey
Rasimpaşa, Istanbul Haydarpaşa Station, 34716 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Turkey
Sirkeci Tren Garı, Hoca Paşa, Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
İstanbul Pendik Garı
İzmir Alsancak Garı
Etiler, İzmir Basmane, 35360 Konak/İzmir, Turkey
Eskişehir Garı
Konya Garı
Adana Garı
Yaprak, Gaziantep Garı, 27080 Şehitkamil/Gaziantep, Turkey
Kayseri Garı
Mersin Garı
Samsun Garı
Sümer, Denizli, 20050 Merkezefendi/Denizli, Turkey
Good to know
The best time to travel to Turkey
The best time for train travel in Turkey is from April to October, when the weather is mild and pleasant. These months offer the best conditions for discovering the country's scenic and cultural highlights. Spring and autumn in particular bring pleasant temperatures, and the sights are less crowded. You can make the most of the blossoming landscapes in spring and the warm climate in autumn.
In summer the coastal regions are particularly appealing, while winter is ideal for visiting the festively decorated towns and cities and the Christmas markets. Plan your trip around your interests and enjoy the best Turkey has to offer. Every season has its own charm and offers unique experiences.
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Destination
Turkey, Europe & Asia
Population: 80.8 million
Currency: Turkish lira
Language: Turkish
Capital: Ankara
Dialling code: +90
Time zone: Eastern European Time (EET)
