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Trip Overview

The train between Kars and Ankara takes 25h 51m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Kars to Ankara. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

25h 51m
Duration
1,049 km
Distance
₺1,743
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Kars to Ankara train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Kars and Ankara. The service departs Kars at 8:00 AM in the morning, which arrives into Ankara at 09:51:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 25h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Turkish Railways (TCDD)Turkish Railways (TCDD)25h 51m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Turkish Railways (TCDD)Turkish Railways (TCDD)25h 51m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Turkish Railways (TCDD)Turkish Railways (TCDD)25h 51m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Turkish Railways (TCDD)Turkish Railways (TCDD)25h 51m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Turkish Railways (TCDD)Turkish Railways (TCDD)25h 51m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kars to Ankara? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,048.8 km
  • Duration: 25h 51m

What companies run services between Kars, Turkey and Ankara, Turkey?

You can take a train from Kars to Ankara Gar via Sivas in around 18h 33m.

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