Dogu Express: A Scenic Train Ride From Kars to Ankara
Recently, I travelled on the Dogu Express, one of the most scenic train journeys not only in Turkey but perhaps in the world. Doğu Ekspresi is Turkish for Eastern Express, and a ride on...
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Hidden Rail Gem: A Ride on the Lake Van Express Train
One of the most scenic train journeys in Turkey is the ride on the Van Gölü Ekspresi, or Lake Van Express, which runs from Ankara to Tatvan on the western shore of Lake Van....
A Guide To The Marmaray Train in Istanbul
This guide provides all the essential information about using the Marmaray, the convenient commuter train in Istanbul, Turkey. About the Marmaray train The Marmaray is a commuter train line that connects Halkalı on the...
A Guide to Ankara’s High-Speed Railway Station
Ankara YHT Garı is the high-speed railway station of the Turkish capital of Ankara. This guide shows what the station looks like and the facilities you can expect. Turkish high-speed trains The Turkish capital,...
Taking the Istanbul to Ankara Night Train
Taking the night train from Istanbul to Ankara is a time- and cost-effective way to travel between Turkey’s largest city and its capital. By train from Istanbul to Ankara If you need to travel...
The Impressive Growth of High-Speed Rail in Turkey
Turkey may not be the first country many people think of when discussing high-speed rail, but it has an impressive and rapidly growing network. Let’s take a look at the Turkish high-speed rail network...
