TCDD
Ankara – Kırıkkale – Sivas – Malatya
Statistics
851 km route distance
Average travel speed of 54 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)
22018
- Ankara
19:10 - Kırıkkale
21:02 - Sivas
06:07 - Malatya
10:56
Ankara to Malatya
Trip duration 15:46
52019
- Malatya
15:30 - Sivas
20:12 - Kayseri
23:59 - Kırıkkale
05:51 - Ankara
07:23
Malatya to Ankara
Trip duration 15:53
Train information
Night train Ankara – Malatya
Take the night train on your next trip to Ankara or Malatya!
Have you ever travelled by night train to Ankara or Malatya? It's probably the most relaxing, fun, and eco-friendly way to get to your destination. The 851 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 22018 + 52019 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.
22018 Ankara – Malatya
Night train 22018 departs from Ankara at 19:10, and arrives at Malatya at 10:56. It has intermediate stops in Kırıkkale and Sivas. The total trip duration is 15:46 hours. The train leaves Ankara every Monday and Wednesday.
52019 Malatya – Ankara
The return trip, night train 52019, departs from Malatya at 15:30, and arrives at Ankara at 07:23. It has intermediate stops in Sivas, Kayseri and Kırıkkale. The total trip duration is 15:53 hours. The train leaves Malatya every Friday and Sunday.
Buy tickets for the night train from Ankara to Malatya
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.