
Kars Tourism Association President Halit Özer announced that the first voyage will take place from Ankara to Kars on December 21 and compartment prices will vary from 15 thousand TL to 20 thousand TL.
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Touristic Eastern Express, as one of Türkiye's important winter tourism routes, offers a nostalgic journey with snow-covered Eastern Anatolia landscapes. It is emphasized that it is a different train from the normal Eastern Express.
Touristic Eastern Express, one of Türkiye's important winter tourism routes, is preparing to meet its passengers again in the new season.
Kars Tourism Association President Halit Özer announced the flight schedule and ticket prices for the 2026-2027 winter season.
Accordingly, the train will make its first voyage from Ankara to Kars on 21 December, and its return voyage will be from Kars to Ankara on 23 December.
TICKET PRICES REACH UP TO 20 THOUSAND TL
Prices of compartments that can accommodate two people on the Touristic Eastern Express vary depending on the travel period.
According to the information given by Kars Tourism Association President Özer, compartment prices will be 15 thousand TL in December, 18 thousand TL in late January and 20 thousand TL during the semester break.
60 percent of the tickets are offered for sale through TÜRSAB-approved travel agencies, and 40 percent are offered directly through TCDD Transportation. Passengers can access the tickets allocated for direct sale via TCDD's mobile application.
NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH ORIENT EXPRESS
Reminding that the Touristic Eastern Express and the regular Eastern Express are different trains, Özer stated that passengers should pay attention to this distinction when buying tickets.
Stating that the Touristic Eastern Express offers a nostalgic journey accompanied by snow-covered Eastern Anatolia landscapes, Özer invited local and foreign tourists to Kars.
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