TCDD
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)
22010
- Ankara
17:55 - Kırıkkale
19:46 - Kayseri
01:03 - Sivas
05:04 - Erzincan
11:57 - Erzurum
16:18 - Kars
20:20
Ankara to Kars
1st class seats only
Trip duration 26:25
42009
- Kars
08:00 - Erzurum
12:21 - Erzincan
16:29 - Sivas
22:50 - Kayseri
02:27 - Kırıkkale
07:42 - Ankara
09:39
Kars to Ankara
1st class seats only
Trip duration 25:39
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
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 17:55, and arrives at Kars at 20:20. It has intermediate stops in Kırıkkale, Kayseri, Sivas, Erzincan and Erzurum. The total trip duration is 26:25 hours. The train runs daily, but note the following information: 1st class seats only.
42009 Kars – Ankara
The return trip, night train 42009, departs from Kars at 08:00, and arrives at Ankara at 09:39. It has intermediate stops in Erzurum, Erzincan, Sivas, Kayseri and Kırıkkale. The total trip duration is 25:39 hours. The train runs daily, but note the following information: 1st class seats only.
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.