High-speed trains
YHT corridors connect Ankara with Istanbul, Eskişehir, Konya, Karaman and Sivas.
YHT guide →CITY RAIL GUIDE
Ankara by train
The capital is a useful interchange between YHT corridors and long-distance services heading east.
Explore routes →ARRIVING & DEPARTING
Main stations
Ankara Gar is the main central station. Some YHT services also call at Eryaman YHT; check the station on your ticket.
Station check
Large cities can have more than one rail stop. Match the station name on the exact train and ticket before arranging local transport.
Ankara Gar guide →RAIL OPTIONS
How rail works here
Night & long-distance
The regular Doğu Ekspresi and seasonal Turistik Doğu Ekspresi are distinct products on the eastern corridor. Check the exact train.
Train products →Train + bus connections
A road transfer may be needed for destinations beyond the rail network, including many Cappadocia itineraries.
Compare transport →ORIENTATION
Connection map
A schematic view of the routes in this directory. It does not show track alignment.
AVAILABLE IN OUR DIRECTORY
Routes from Ankara
Open a complete guide where available. Other pairs lead to a useful route preview.
🚆 YHTPreview
AnkaraKonya
About 1¾ hoursDirect train
Fare: check current priceRoute preview
🚆 YHTPreview
AnkaraSivas
About 2¾ hoursDirect train
Fare: check current priceRoute preview
🚆 Eastern ExpressPreview
AnkaraKars
Timing variesDirect train
Fare: check current priceRoute preview
🚆 YHTRoute guide
AnkaraIstanbul
About 4½–5¼ hoursDirect train
Fare: check current priceView route
🚆 YHTPreview
AnkaraEskişehir
About 1½ hoursDirect train
Fare: check current priceRoute preview
🚆 YHTPreview
AnkaraKaraman
About 2¾ hoursDirect train
Fare: check current priceRoute preview
🚆 Eastern ExpressPreview
AnkaraErzurum
Timing variesDirect train
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🚆 Train + roadPreview
AnkaraCappadocia
Timing variesTrain + road
Fare: check current priceRoute preview
BEYOND THE STATION
Why visit Ankara?
Anıtkabir, the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations and the old citadel area make a clear first visit.
PLAN YOUR TIME
Things to do in Ankara
AnıtkabirMuseum of Anatolian CivilizationsAnkara Castle area