High-speed trains
No YHT service reaches Kars. The eastern journey is a long-distance mainline train.
YHT guide →CITY RAIL GUIDE
Kars by train
Kars is the eastern endpoint associated with the Doğu Ekspresi corridor from Ankara.
Explore routes →ARRIVING & DEPARTING
Main stations
Kars Gar is the rail arrival point. Arrange onward travel to sights outside the city separately.
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.
RAIL OPTIONS
How rail works here
Night & long-distance
The regular Doğu Ekspresi and seasonal tourist train have different schedules and products. Compare them carefully.
Train products →Train + bus connections
Ani is outside central Kars, so plan a road transfer if it is on your itinerary.
Compare transport →ORIENTATION
Connection map
A schematic view of the routes in this directory. It does not show track alignment.
📍 Kars
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Routes from Kars
Open a complete guide where available. Other pairs lead to a useful route preview.
🚆 Eastern ExpressPreview
KarsAnkara
Timing variesDirect train
Fare: check current priceRoute preview
BEYOND THE STATION
Why visit Kars?
Kars Castle and the city centre pair well with a separately planned visit to the Ani archaeological site.
PLAN YOUR TIME
Things to do in Kars
Kars CastleAni archaeological siteKars Museum