Premium · No. IC 21 Dogu
Doğu Ekspresi train timings
Doğu Ekspresi timetable
3 stops · scheduled times| # | Station | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ankara Gar | — | 18:00 | 0 | |
| 2 | Sivas Station | 02:30 (+1d) | 02:45 (+1d) | 15 min | 448 |
| 3 | Kayseri Station | 23:00 | — | 800 |
Published timetable, local time. “+1d” means the next day. Delays and platform changes are announced by TCDD Taşımacılık on the day.
Doğu Ekspresi: Ankara to Kayseri
Doğu Ekspresi (IC 21 Dogu) is a premium train run by TCDD Taşımacılık between Ankara Gar and Kayseri Station. The full journey covers 800 km and takes 5h 0m, with 1 intermediate stop.
It leaves Ankara Gar at 18:00 and reaches Kayseri Station at 23:00. It runs on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. On the way it stops at Sivas Station.
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.
How to book Doğu Ekspresi tickets
Tickets are sold by TCDD Taşımacılık on tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr and at staffed stations. Advance fares are usually cheaper than buying on the day.
Book on tcddtasimacilik.gov.trDoğu Ekspresi: common questions
- What time does Doğu Ekspresi leave Ankara?
- Doğu Ekspresi departs Ankara Gar at 18:00 and arrives at Kayseri Station at 23:00. Times are the published timetable in local time.
- How long does Doğu Ekspresi take from Ankara to Kayseri?
- The scheduled journey time is 5h 0m for 800 km.
- Which stations does Doğu Ekspresi stop at?
- Doğu Ekspresi calls at Ankara Gar, Sivas Station and Kayseri Station.
- Does Doğu Ekspresi run every day?
- No. It runs on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
- Where can I book Doğu Ekspresi tickets?
- On TCDD Taşımacılık's own site, tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr. TrainsTracking does not sell tickets.