The train between Ankara and Kars takes 25h 46m. There is at least one train per day from Ankara to Kars. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Ankara and Kars. The earliest departure is at 6:40 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Ankara is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Kars at 8:26 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 25h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ankara to Kars. However, there are services departing from Ankara station and arriving at Kars station via Sivas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 46m.
Ankara to Kars train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ankara station.
Ankara to Kars train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Kars station.
The distance between Ankara and Kars is 871 km. The road distance is 1,014 km.
You can take a train from Ankara to Kars via Sivas in around 19h 1m.
