Ankara Train Station
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The four museums of the station take you through a journey on Turkish railway history beginning from September 23, 1856, the establishment date of railways, to the fast trains of 2000s.
The three story stone building, built for station services during the Baghdad railway construction, has been assigned to Atatürk when he arrived Ankara on December 27, 1919. Between 1920-1922 the operation plans of independence War has been prepared, many agreements and signature ceremonies were held in this building. Above all the decision of forming Türkiye Büyük Millet Meclisi (National Assembly) was also taken in this historical building.
The ground floor is now a museum. The coach Atatürk used to travel through the country is being exhibited next to the museum. The other museum of this station is TCDD (Turkish State Railways) Museum. The most interesting part of the station is the steam locomotives approaching from the history!!!
Recently famous Turkish jazz performers give concerts at this historical station on October 29 (Republic Day). We strongly recommend you to attend those concerts. Although crowded, you can spend cheerful time. Besides you can have warm wine and sandwiches from the stands of the cafes set for this occasion.
If you have images about Turkey such as “Midnight Express” we recommend you to visit Ankara Railway Station. You'll have the chance to see all “expresses” traveling to different corners. You can watch Turkish people while sipping a cup of Turkish coffee in the historical restaurant of the station.
Traveling by rail is quite pleasing for those who have no hurry. Especially when you are dining in the restaurant or sipping a glass of wine the nonstop changing panorama, swiftly flowing rails, roads running parallel to railway will sure make the journey a pleasure.
Caution: The most important point you should take into consideration when traveling by rail is never and never accepting beverage or food from people you don't know. Lately, although rare, robberies by mixing barbiturate to food and beverage are common. Therefore it's better to be careful!!! Also as in all over the world take your valuables with you when leaving your seat or compartment.
From time to time TCDD arranges tours in Turkey with seam train. For further information on these tours just call (312) 309 05 15 and 311 06 20.
TCDD ANKARA GARI
19 Mayıs Caddesi Ankara
Tel: (312) 309 05 15
You don't have to go to the station to buy your tickets; the following authorized agencies are at your disposal.
Setur Turizm
Kavaklıdere Sokak, 5/b Kavaklıdere Ankara
Tel: (312) 467 11 65
Alabanda Turizm
Cinnah Caddesi, 67/b Çankaya Ankara
Tel: (312) 440 56 00
Babil Turizm
Güniz Sokak, 32/1-2 Kavaklıdere Ankara
Tel: (312) 467 36 10
Kubaba Turizm
Güniz Sokak, 44/B Kavaklıdere Ankara
Tel: (312) 428 04 00
ODTÜ Turizm
ODTÜ Kampüs İçi Yurtlar Bölgesi, Ankara
Tel: (312) 210 38 61
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES
Başkent Express
Ankara – Haydarpaşa 567 km
Departure 10:20 Arrival 16:50
Fatih Express
Ankara – Haydarpaşa 567 km
Departure 23:30 Arrival 07:30
Boğaziçi Express
Ankara – Haydarpaşa 567 km
Departure 08:00 Arrival 16:45
Anadolu Express
Ankara – Haydarpaşa 567 km
Departure 22:00 Arrival 07:15
Ankara Express
Ankara – Haydarpaşa 567 km
Departure 22:30 Arrival 08:00
İzmir Mavi Tren (Blue Train)
Ankara – Alsancak (İzmir) 837 km
Departure 18:10 Arrival 07:52
Karesi Express
Ankara – Basmane (İzmir) 824 km
Dparture 19:10 Arrival 10:12
Çukurova Mavi Tren (Blue Train)
Ankara – Adana 671 km
Departure 20:15 Arrival 08: 05
4 Eylül Mavi Tren (Blue Train)
Ankara – Diyarbakır 1108 km
Departure 19:40 Arrival 17:20
Karaelmas Express
Ankara - Zonguldak 485 km
Departure 08:10 Arrival 19:05
Erzurum Express
Ankara - Kars 1366 km
Departure 13:30 Arrival 10:49 (the next day)