What it is
YHT is the daytime seated high-speed product. The operator lists corridors linking Ankara, Istanbul, Eskişehir, Konya, Karaman and Sivas. Individual trains have different stops and trip lengths.
DAYTIME HIGH-SPEED RAIL
YHT high-speed train
TCDD Taşımacılık’s YHT services connect major cities on dedicated high-speed corridors. Check the exact route and station before booking.
Check trains & prices ↗Photo: Kabelleger / David Gubler · Image creditsWhere it runs
The published network includes Ankara–Istanbul, Ankara–Eskişehir, Ankara–Konya, Ankara–Karaman, Ankara–Sivas, Istanbul–Konya, Istanbul–Karaman, Eskişehir–Istanbul and Sivas–Istanbul services.
ON BOARD
Classes and comfort
Check the exact train and fare before relying on any accommodation or service.
Economy seating is the baseline YHT product.
Business seating may be offered on selected services; verify the train and fare.
Food service varies by train; do not assume a meal is included.
What the journey feels like
Expect a seated intercity train with a set departure and assigned booking conditions. Check the seat, luggage rules and refund policy for your particular fare.
ROUTE PLANNING
Popular routes
🚆 YHTRoute guide
IstanbulAnkara
About 4½–5¼ hoursDirect train
Fare: check current priceView route
🚆 YHTPreview
IstanbulKonya
About 5 hoursDirect train
Fare: check current priceRoute preview
🚆 YHTPreview
AnkaraKonya
About 1¾ hoursDirect train
Fare: check current priceRoute preview
🚆 YHTPreview
AnkaraSivas
About 2¾ hoursDirect train
Fare: check current priceRoute preview
🚆 YHTPreview
IstanbulSivas
About 7 hoursDirect train
Fare: check current priceRoute preview
🚆 YHTPreview
IstanbulEskişehir
About 3¼ hoursDirect train
Fare: check current priceRoute preview
STATIONS
Before you board
Large stations can have several rail platforms, and Istanbul has multiple YHT stops. Use the boarding station on your ticket.
Browse station guides →Booking check
Availability and price vary by date. Verify the product name carefully, especially when comparing the regular and tourist Eastern Express.
Check tickets ↗