How to join Ankara from Istanbul by train?

Want to travel across Turkey by rail, from the Bosphorus to the steppes of Anatolia? Head to the Söğütlüçeşme train station on the Asian side of Istanbul to board the YHT, Turkey’s high-speed train. In just over 4 hours and traveling at nearly 250 km/h, you’ll reach Ankara, the capital, as hills and small Anatolian train stations flash by the window. No lines at the airport, no luggage to weigh—just a comfortable, fast ride and a great way to get your legs moving before exploring Atatürk’s mausoleum or the old Ulus neighborhood.

Istanbul,
Turkey
Ankara,
Turkey

High speed train

(≈ 4h30)

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How to join Ankara from Istanbul by train?

Want to travel across Turkey by rail, from the Bosphorus to the steppes of Anatolia? Head to the Söğütlüçeşme train station on the Asian side of Istanbul to board the YHT, Turkey’s high-speed train. In just over 4 hours and traveling at nearly 250 km/h, you’ll reach Ankara, the capital, as hills and small Anatolian train stations flash by the window. No lines at the airport, no luggage to weigh—just a comfortable, fast ride and a great way to get your legs moving before exploring Atatürk’s mausoleum or the old Ulus neighborhood.