Night train Ankara – Tatvan
(TCDD 22012 + 52011 “Vangölü Ekspresi”)

Night train Ankara – Tatvan

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

Have you ever travelled by night train to Ankara or Tatvan? It's probably the most relaxing, fun, and eco-friendly way to get to your destination. The 1261 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 22012 + 52011 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
• Sleeping compartment: Soft beds in a cabin typically shared by 1-3 persons, with a washing basin inside (and in some cases even with a private toilet and shower)

Plugs for your electronic devices are available at your seat / bed. Special compartments and boarding facilities for passengers in wheelchairs are available.

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.

22012 Ankara – Tatvan

Night train 22012 departs from Ankara at 11:20, and arrives at Tatvan at 13:31. It has intermediate stops in Kırıkkale, Kayseri, Sivas, Malatya, Elazığ and Mûş. The total trip duration is 26:11 hours. The train leaves Ankara every Tuesday and Thursday, but note the following information: 1st class seats only.

52011 Tatvan – Ankara

The return trip, night train 52011, departs from Tatvan at 10:30, and arrives at Ankara at 11:56. It has intermediate stops in Mûş, Elazığ, Malatya, Sivas, Kayseri and Kırıkkale. The total trip duration is 25:26 hours. The train leaves Tatvan every Tuesday and Sunday, but note the following information: 1st class seats only.

Buy tickets for the night train from Ankara to Tatvan

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.