East Express (Ankara - Kars)

Doğu Ekspresi is one of the mainline train services operated daily between Ankara and Kars by TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. The train serving this route, which extends eastward across Türkiye, consists of pulman, covered couchette, and sleeping cars.

Departing from Ankara, the Doğu Ekspresi follows the route through Kırıkkale, Kayseri, Sivas, Erzincan, and Erzurum before reaching the province of Kars. The train makes stops at a total of 53 stations. These daily services are particularly preferred by travelers seeking long-distance, uninterrupted journeys.

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The Doğu Ekspresi offers three main types of cars, each providing different levels of comfort:

• Pulman Car: Standard seated cars with conventional seating arrangements.
• Covered Couchette Car: A couchette system with four-berth compartments, allowing passengers to lie down during the journey.
• Sleeping Car: Each compartment features two beds, a mini refrigerator, a sink, and a table. These cars cater to passengers seeking a more comfortable travel experience.

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The train services are provided by TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., the primary operator for passenger rail transport under the Turkish Republic State Railways, responsible for managing intercity train services.