Rail travel in Turkey Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
overview of rail transport in Turkey
About Rail travel in Turkey
Mainline rail services in Turkey fall into three categories: i) very fast and modern; ii) slow and scenic; and iii) suspended long-term for rebuilding or for other reasons. The train operator isTCDD Transport, visit their website for timetables, fares and reservations. The trains are inexpensive but often sell out. See below for how to buy tickets. You can reachIstanbulby overnight train fromBucharestorSofia. Most cities in Turkey have a rail connection of some sort, but not theMediterraneanandAegeanholiday resorts, which were only built from the late 20th century and are hemmed in by mountains (Kuşadasıis the exception, being close toSelçukon the line betweenIzmirandPamukkale). For some destinations, connecting buses meet the trains, e.g. atEskişehirforBursa, and atKonyaforAntalyaandAlany
Rail travel in Turkey Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 6 sections including: