Train from Ankara to Sivas

Train from Ankara to Sivas at a glance

The train from Ankara to Sivas in numbers, as operated by TCDD YHT high-speed train: around 2 hours on board, about 400 km, direct, with no change of train, 4-6 a day. Departure is from Ankara Gar; arrival at Sivas. We offer tickets in second class and first class and handle seat reservations, children and luggage questions in the same WhatsApp thread.

• Route: Ankara to Sivas (about 400 km)
• Operator: TCDD YHT high-speed train
• Journey time: about 2 hours
• Connection: direct train
• Frequency: 4-6 a day
• Departure station: Ankara Gar
• Arrival station: Sivas
• Classes: second class and first class
• Booking: form on this page, confirmation in the WhatsApp chat, e-ticket by message

Opened in 2023, the Ankara-Sivas high-speed line cut the journey from twelve hours to two; Sivas is the start of the scenic section of the Eastern Express.

Things to do in Sivas after the train

The reasons travellers take the train to Sivas are the Çifte Minareli Medrese, Divriği Great Mosque, the Kangal dogs and the Gök Medrese. Sivas is a Seljuk city of the Anatolian plateau, with the twin-minaret medreses of the Gök and Çifte Minareli.

We offer tours and transfers in Sivas as well as the train ticket - one conversation, one plan for the whole trip.

Best time to take the train from Ankara to Sivas

For the train itself, spring and autumn bring the best mix of availability and fares; summer and holiday periods sell out earliest, so book the Ankara to Sivas train as soon as your dates are fixed. Winter services run normally, with occasional weather delays on mountainous or coastal stretches.

Train, plane or bus from Ankara to Sivas?

For most passengers the train is the best way to get from Ankara to Sivas: about 2 hours centre to centre, no change, no airport time and no baggage fees. A flight only wins when the distance is very long; a bus is cheaper on some days but slower and less comfortable, and arrives at a bus station rather than the centre. Haqqi Tours provides flights and transfers as well, so if the train is not the right answer for your dates we say so.

Return train from Sivas to Ankara

Coming back? Say so on the form. A return train ticket from Sivas to Ankara booked with the outbound is often cheaper than two separate bookings, and it keeps the whole trip on one WhatsApp thread with one point of contact.

How much does the train from Ankara to Sivas cost?

Train ticket prices from Ankara to Sivas move like flight fares: the earlier you book and the quieter the departure, the less you pay. The class you choose, whether you want a refundable ticket, a seat reservation or a return, and whether children are travelling all change the total. Rather than quote a figure that will be out of date tomorrow, Haqqi Tours checks the fare for the day you want to travel and sends it to you on WhatsApp before you decide.

Let us know for two or three departures and we send the cost of each, so you can see how much the time of day changes the Ankara to Sivas train fare. We also flag family and group fares when they apply, which is where most people save the most.

Cheapest train ticket from Ankara to Sivas: how to pay less

Getting the lowest fare on the train from Ankara to Sivas is a matter of timing and flexibility. These are the levers Haqqi Tours pulls to find you a cheap train ticket:

• Let us know if your dates are flexible - moving by a day, or by an hour, often halves the fare
• Ask about children's, youth and senior fares - most operators on this route discount them
• Book both directions together - a return or two singles, whichever comes out cheaper on your dates
• Choose a fixed-departure ticket if your plans are certain; flexible tickets cost more
• For families and groups, ask about group fares - four or more travellers often unlock a lower rate
• Book early - fares on this route open weeks or months ahead and the lowest tiers sell first

Send us the form with your dates and we tell you which departure is the cheapest train from Ankara to Sivas that day, and how much you would save by moving to the next one.

How to book train tickets from Ankara to Sivas with Haqqi Tours

Booking a train from Ankara to Sivas with us takes a few minutes and one conversation. Fill in the booking form on this page with your travel date, whether you want a one-way or a return, how many adults and children are travelling and the class you prefer. Our team then messages you by WhatsApp to check your booking: we finalise the departures available on that day, the seats and the cost. You choose, we book, and the e-ticket arrives in the same chat, ready to show on your phone or print.

• Step 1 - send the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children, class
• Step 2 - we message you through WhatsApp with the available departures, the seats and the cost
• Step 3 - you confirm the departure you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
• Step 4 - we issue the electronic ticket and send it to you; we stay in touch until you arrive in Sivas

Because a person books the ticket, not a machine, we can do the things a booking site cannot: hold seats together for a family, pick the coach nearest the luggage racks, choose a quiet carriage, or line up the Ankara to Sivas train with a transfer from your accommodation to Ankara Gar and another from Sivas to your hotel in Sivas.

Timetable of the Ankara to Sivas train

Departures on the Ankara to Sivas line are spread across the day (4-6 a day), all operated by TCDD YHT high-speed train. Allow about 2 hours on board, and remember that as a direct train there is no connection to miss. Tell us on the form whether you prefer morning, midday or evening and we send the exact times for your date.

Our advice for the timetable: choose the departure that fits your day in Sivas, not the cheapest one blindly - though we tell you both. A train that arrives at Sivas in the early afternoon gives you the evening in Sivas; a late one lands you after dinner.

Is there a direct train from Ankara to Sivas?

Direct - and that is the main reason passengers choose the train over flying between Ankara and Sivas. No connection, no second platform to find, and the journey time of about 2 hours is exactly what the timetable says. Haqqi Tours books the direct service by default.

Departure: Ankara Gar

Ankara Gar is where the Ankara to Sivas train begins. We send the platform and coach details with the ticket when the railway publishes them, and a short note on how boarding works there - whether tickets are scanned at a gate, checked on board, or both. Arrive with a small margin; on this route the doors close a minute or two before the timetabled departure.

• Arrive 20-30 minutes early; the platform is shown on the boards shortly before departure
• Keep the electronic ticket on your phone and the ID used for booking together - some operators check both
• Luggage travels with you: racks at the coach ends and above the seats, no weighing, no fees
• Cafés, kiosks and left-luggage are available at Ankara Gar for early arrivals

Arrival: Sivas

You step off at Sivas, right in the city. Local transport and taxis leave from the station forecourt. If you would rather not think about it, we book a driver to meet you off the train and take you to the door of your hotel.

Many travellers continue from Sivas to somewhere else the next day. We provide those tickets too, so one WhatsApp conversation covers the whole itinerary.

Classes and what it is like on board the Ankara to Sivas train

Tickets on the train from Ankara to Sivas are sold in second class and first class. The lower class is comfortable and is what most passengers book; the upper class adds wider seats, more legroom, quieter coaches and, on some services, a welcome drink or at-seat service. TCDD YHT high-speed train's trains on this route have luggage racks, power sockets at most seats, toilets in every coach and, on longer services, a café or bar coach. Haqqi Tours explains the difference for the exact train you are booking so you pay for what you will actually use.

• Reserved seats with tables, power sockets and luggage racks
• Toilets in every coach; a café or bar coach on most long-distance services
• Wi-Fi on many trains on this route - useful for work, not reliable for streaming
• Quiet coaches and family areas on selected services - let us know when booking

Children, luggage and groups on the Ankara to Sivas train

Travelling with children on the train from Ankara to Sivas is easy: young children are often free or heavily discounted, seats can be booked together, and there is room to move about. Let us know the ages on the form and we apply the right fares. Luggage is not weighed or charged on this route; you bring what you can lift onto the rack. For groups, we book seats in the same coach and ask about group fares, which typically make the Ankara to Sivas train the cheapest way to move several people between the two cities.

Why book your Ankara to Sivas train ticket with Haqqi Tours

What we offer on the train from Ankara to Sivas: live fares checked for your travel date, every class and fare type explained without jargon, seats reserved together, children's and group fares applied, the e-ticket delivered in the WhatsApp chat and a team that answers at any hour if the train is late or the plan changes. Send the form and let us take the train off your list.