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 | 17:45 |
| 2 | Sivas Gar Sivas | 03:30 | 03:40 |
| 3 | Erzincan Gar Erzincan | 09:17 | 09:24 |
| 4 | Erzurum Gar Erzurum | 13:25 | 13:35 |
| 5 | Kars Gar Kars | 18:20 | End |
Timetable data is sourced from official Turkey railways records and may vary due to delays or seasonal changes. 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 5 stops with a total journey time of approximately 0h 35m.
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 depending on the operator. 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 before booking. Online booking typically opens 30 to 90 days before departure.
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Visit TCDDDoğu Ekspresi departs at 17:45 and arrives at the final destination at 18:20. Total journey time is approximately 0h 35m. Always verify current timings with TCDD before travelling.
Doğu Ekspresi fares start from approximately 320 (economy class). Book at tcdd.gov.tr for the latest prices.
Book Doğu Ekspresi tickets at tcdd.gov.tr, the official TCDD booking portal. Tickets are also available at station booking offices. Book in advance for popular routes and holiday periods.
Doğu Ekspresi makes 5 stops. The route starts at Ankara Gar and ends at Kars Gar. Major intermediate stops include Sivas Gar, Erzincan Gar, Erzurum Gar.
Check the running days shown in the hero section on this page. Some routes run daily, others run on selected days only. Always verify the current running schedule on the TCDD website or app before booking.
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