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Night train Ankara – Kars
(TCDD 22010 + 42009 “Dogu Ekspresi”)

    Ankara – Kırıkkale – Kayseri – Sivas – Erzincan – Erzurum – Kars

    Statistics

    1339 km route distance

    Average travel speed of 51 km/h

    Greenhouse gas emissions per km by mode of transport
    (in gCO2e per passenger)

    this night train: 23

    bus: 22 (1 times as much)

    car (1 person): 192 (8 times as much)

    plane: 389 (17 times as much)

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    22010

    • Ankara
      18:00
    • Kırıkkale
      19:52
    • Kayseri
      01:21
    • Sivas
      05:06
    • Erzincan
      11:44
    • Erzurum
      16:14
    • Kars
      20:26

    Ankara to Kars

    Trip duration 26:26

    42009

    • Kars
      08:00
    • Erzurum
      12:24
    • Erzincan
      16:36
    • Sivas
      23:11
    • Kayseri
      03:07
    • Kırıkkale
      08:29
    • Ankara
      10:27

    Kars to Ankara

    Trip duration 26:27

    Train information

    Seats
    Couchette
    Plugs available

    TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.
    https://www.tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr/

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    Night train Ankara – Kars

    Take the night train on your next trip to Ankara or Kars!

    Have you ever travelled by night train to Ankara or Kars? It's probably the most relaxing, fun, and eco-friendly way to get to your destination. The 1339 km long train journey emits approximately 17 times less compared to a flight. Read more on the global warming reduction potential of night trains in our study on the topic.

    When travelling with the 22010 + 42009 train, you can choose between the following categories:

    • Normal seats: The cheapest option
    • Couchette compartment: Simple, shelf-like beds in a cabin shared by usually 4-6 persons

    Plugs for your electronic devices are available at your seat / bed.

    Travel by night train in Turkey – timetable information

    Please always verify timetable information with the operator when booking the train, and also prior to your departure.

    22010 Ankara – Kars

    Night train 22010 departs from Ankara at 18:00, and arrives at Kars at 20:26. It has intermediate stops in Kırıkkale, Kayseri, Sivas, Erzincan and Erzurum. The total trip duration is 26:26 hours. The train runs daily.

    42009 Kars – Ankara

    The return trip, night train 42009, departs from Kars at 08:00, and arrives at Ankara at 10:27. It has intermediate stops in Erzurum, Erzincan, Sivas, Kayseri and Kırıkkale. The total trip duration is 26:27 hours. The train runs daily.

    Buy tickets for the night train from Ankara to Kars

    This night train line is operated by TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. and you can book tickets on their official website. We also recommend you read our tips and tricks page for booking international train tickets.

    Do you find it too difficult to book night train tickets? Is your favourite line often sold out or are tickets way too expensive? You could think there is little to be done about that – but actually this can be solved politically: By improving conditions for both operators and travellers. Learn more on how we get more night trains in our General Position Paper, or join your local Back on Track group right away.

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