Doğu Ekspresi (Eastern Express, IC 21) runs from Ankara Gar to Kars near the Armenian border — Turkey's most famous scenic train journey at 1,944 km over approximately 24 hours. Crossing Anatolia's high plateau through Sivas, Erzincan, and Erzurum, it has become a popular tourist attraction known for its dramatic winter landscape views.
| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ankara Gar Ankara | Start | 18:00 |
| 2 | Sivas Station Sivas | 02:30 (+1d) | 02:45 (+1d) |
| 3 | Kayseri Station Kayseri | 23:00 | End |
Timetable data is sourced from official Turkey railways records. Always verify with the official operator before travelling.
Doğu Ekspresi (Eastern Express, IC 21) runs from Ankara Gar to Kars near the Armenian border — Turkey's most famous scenic train journey at 1,944 km over approximately 24 hours. Crossing Anatolia's high plateau through Sivas, Erzincan, and Erzurum, it has become a popular tourist attraction known for its dramatic winter landscape views.
The train runs on Mon, Wed, Fri. The full route covers 3 stops with a total journey time of approximately 5h 0m.
Available travel classes include Economy Couchette, Private Compartment. Fares start from TRY 320 for Economy Couchette.
Book Doğu Ekspresi tickets at tcdd.gov.tr, the official TCDD portal. Online booking opens 30 to 120 days before departure. Book in advance for the best seat selection and lowest available fares.
Passengers are advised to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to locate the correct platform and coach.
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Book Doğu Ekspresi tickets at tcdd.gov.tr, the official TCDD portal. Compare fares and seat availability. Online booking typically opens 30–90 days before departure.
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