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Eastern Express
Ankara → Kars
Seat view guide
Best Side to Sit
Ankara → Kars
Overall recommendation
Both sides
The strongest supported views are shared across both sides.
It changes along the way
- Anatolian plateau0–480 km · Limited dataBoth sides
- Euphrates valley480–850 km · Limited dataVaries
- Erzurum plateau850–1310 km · Limited dataBoth sides
Some sections are early guidance based on limited reports.
Explore the route
Interactive Route Map
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Preparing the route
From Ankara to Kars, via Sivas, Erzincan, Erzurum.
Scenic journey timeline
Along the Journey
A calm guide to the moments worth looking up for, arranged from Ankara to Kars.
- Departure · 0 km · 0 minAnkara
- Arrival · 1310 km · 26 hrKars
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Journey Highlights
Journey overview
What to Expect
- Reservations
- Required for this journey.
- Train
- Long-distance sleeper train
- Operated by
- TCDD Taşımacılık
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Practical Information
- Seasonal context
- Touristic and regular Eastern Express service patterns are distinct and can change by season.Check current operator information
- Reservations
- A confirmed ticket is required; Rallii does not publish fares or availability.Check current operator information
- Daylight
- An overnight route means scenery depends on season, direction, and current running time.Check current operator information
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Route & data sources
- Operator informationTCDD Taşımacılık — Eastern Express
Official route context.
- Operator informationTCDD Taşımacılık — Touristic Eastern Express
Current touristic-service context; changeable.
- Railway / map dataOpenStreetMap railway data
Prepared static corridor; © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
- Rallii guidanceRallii guidance
Cautious scenic sequence.