Toddler-friendly train ride guide

Turistik Doğu Ekspresi — Ankara–Kars / Kars–Ankara

Turistik Doğu Ekspresi — Ankara–Kars / Kars–Ankara is a toddler-friendly tourist, scenic and overnight train ride in Official termini: Tarihi Ankara Garı, Ankara, Türkiye; Kars Garı, Kars, Türkiye. Stored coordinates represent the Ankara departure terminal; the reverse Kars terminal is documented in notes., Ankara / Kars. The ride lasts Exact end-to-end duration not published; the official 2025–2026 notice describes the route as 1,360 km and publishes sightseeing-stop dwell times rather than a total journey duration, costs Room price, not per person: Ankara–Kars ₺16,500 low-season / ₺20,000 high-season; Kars–Ankara ₺15,000 low-season / ₺18,000 high-season for adults and Not published; the official 2026–2027 PDF lists room prices only for children, and children under two ride Not published; ride-specific child/infant rules were not established for the sleeping-car service.

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Ride details

Location
Official termini: Tarihi Ankara Garı, Ankara, Türkiye; Kars Garı, Kars, Türkiye. Stored coordinates represent the Ankara departure terminal; the reverse Kars terminal is documented in notes., Ankara / Kars
Ride type
tourist, scenic, overnight
Ride duration
Exact end-to-end duration not published; the official 2025–2026 notice describes the route as 1,360 km and publishes sightseeing-stop dwell times rather than a total journey duration
Adult price
Room price, not per person: Ankara–Kars ₺16,500 low-season / ₺20,000 high-season; Kars–Ankara ₺15,000 low-season / ₺18,000 high-season
Child price
Not published; the official 2026–2027 PDF lists room prices only
Under-two policy
Not published; ride-specific child/infant rules were not established for the sleeping-car service
Season
Confirmed 2026–2027 season: 35 Ankara–Kars departures from 21 December 2026 through 10 March 2027 and 35 Kars–Ankara departures from 23 December 2026 through 12 March 2027; low/high season bands are published in the official PDF
Day trip
⚠️ No — overnight tourist train; Ankara–Kars and Kars–Ankara are separate one-way services
Toddler rating
⭐⭐
Source
https://www.tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr/tr/turistik/detay/1
Last verified
Sep 8, 2026

What families should know

TCDD Taşımacılık’s current official detail page says the Turistik Doğu Ekspresi returns for the 2026–2027 winter season, with 35 departures each direction and sightseeing stops at Erzincan/Erzurum eastbound and İliç/Divriği/Sivas westbound. The linked official PDF, “Turistik Doğu Ekspresi Sefer Tarihleri ve Oda Fiyatları,” publishes all 70 departure dates and room prices. The room-price table is not a per-person fare table; child, stroller and accessibility policies were not published on the opened ride sources. The single stored coordinate pair represents independently geocoded Ankara Garı (39.9360386, 32.8437962). Kars Garı is the reverse-direction terminal; its independently geocoded point is 40.6051803, 43.1063641 and is preserved here because the schema stores one point.

Common questions

Is Turistik Doğu Ekspresi — Ankara–Kars / Kars–Ankara suitable for toddlers?

Train Rides Explorer lists this ride with a toddler-friendliness rating of ⭐⭐.

What should I verify before visiting?

Schedules, prices, reservations, and seasonal closures can change. Check the official operator website before you travel.

Information is maintained for family trip planning. Always confirm current hours, prices, and availability with the operator.