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title: Eastern Express (Ankara- Kars)
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  disambiguation: Experience Turkey's Eastern Express!  Ankara-Kars daily train journey. Pullman, couchette & sleeping cars. Book now!
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created_at: 2025-05-17T10:32:47.474154+03:00
updated_at: 2025-05-19T09:40:45.574987+03:00
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# Eastern Express (Ankara- Kars)

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**Eastern Express** is one of the mainline train services operated by TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., running daily in both directions between [Ankara](/tr/detay/ankara-il-3/llms.txt) and [Kars](/tr/detay/kars-province-999f5/llms.txt). Serving the route extending towards the eastern part of [Türkiye](/tr/detay/turkiyes-administrative-structure/llms.txt), the train consists of pullman, covered couchette, and sleeping cars.

### **Route and Service Information**

Starting from Ankara, the [Eastern Express](/tr/detay/eastern-express-ankarakars-0b808/llms.txt) follows the route through Kırıkkale, [Kayseri](/tr/detay/kayseri-province-b3b25/llms.txt), Sivas, [Erzincan](/tr/detay/erzincan-il-4/llms.txt), and [Erzurum](/tr/detay/erzurum-9302c/llms.txt), reaching the province of Kars. The train stops at a total of 53 stations. Operating daily, these services are especially preferred by those who wish to undertake a long-distance and uninterrupted journey.

![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/05/17/tAbaCVjyHUceWiNUSnt0a0eDh1X4yK7z.png)
*Eastern Express (Amine İspir, pexels)*

### **Types of Cars**

There are three main types of cars on the Eastern Express, offering different levels of comfort:

- **Pullman Car:** Cars with standard seating arrangements.
- **Covered Couchette Car:** A couchette system consisting of compartments for four passengers where they can lie down.
- **Sleeping Car:** Each compartment includes two beds, a mini refrigerator, a washbasin, and a table. These cars cater to passengers who prefer a more comfortable journey.

![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/05/17/XqVcP3y8baGBJMNRtwRh7HwEeepZssCL.png)
*Eastern Express (Adem Albayrak, pexels)*

### **Operating Institution**

Train services are provided by TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. This institution is the main operator of passenger transportation for the Republic of Türkiye State Railways and is responsible for organizing intercity train services.

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## Academic Sources and References

1. Albayrak, Adem. “Soğuk Algınlığı, Soğuk, Kar, Dağlar JPG.” Pexels. Last Accessed: May 17, 2025. https://www.pexels.com/tr-tr/fotograf/soguk-alginligi-soguk-kar-daglar-18794040/
2. Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Devlet Demiryolları Taşımacılık A.Ş. “Ana Hat Tren.” TCDD Taşımacılık. Last Accessed: May 17, 2025. https://www.tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr/tr/ana\_hat\_tren/detay/3
3. İspir, Amine. “Doğu Ekspresi JPG.” Pexels. Last Accessed: May 17, 2025 https://www.pexels.com/tr-tr/fotograf/bagbozumu-mahsul-klasik-eski-tip-7358997/