Istanbul to Eskişehir by train
The train from Istanbul to Eskişehir lasts on average 2 h 57 min. Around 48 depart a day between Istanbul and Eskişehir. The average ticket pricing is around $11.97, and the minimal price starts at $6.19.
If you're traveling between Istanbul and Eskişehir by train, then you'll depart from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme situated in central Istanbul or possibly Istanbul Pendik, located on the outskirts of Istanbul.
The train from Istanbul to Eskişehir journey is operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD). There are two different types of trains that will take you there.
- YHT or Yüksek Hızlı Treni are high-speed trains that reach 250 km/h. It departs from S.csme station approximately every hour and offers a comfortable ride in Business and Economy classes. Keep in mind that there will be a quick ticket check and an X-ray check of the baggage, so try to be there 20 min earlier if possible.
- ANKARA EXPRESS is a sleeper train. You can pick between compartments with one or two beds and Pullman seats. Each couchette is air-conditioned and can be turned into a sitting car during the day. Turkish Railways will provide you with a bedding-one less worry on your mind! It leaves Istanbul every day at 22.00 and arrives in Eskişehir at 03:45 in the morning.
Eskişehir is serviced by the high-speed trains on the Istanbul - Ankara line. So you can expect a fast, modern journey with up to 48 daily departures. One of the most significant features of any train you pick is the spectacular views as you travel across Turkey's vast landscape.
Eskişehir railway station (Turkish: Eskişehir garı) is the central railway station in Eskişehir, Turkey, and it is part of one of the central train facilities in the country. The city is on the high-speed line between. It is a critical railway junction due to its geographical location. Funny enough, between Ankara and Istanbul, Eskişehir station was one of the busiest stations in Turkey.
Eskişehir is an ancient city in Western Turkey with a unique charm and exciting activities for visitors. It's known as "the City of Students" due to the presence of both Anadolu University and Eskişehir Osmangazi University, which offer modern Turkish education. Culture enthusiasts flock to Eskişehir for its famed Pera Museum, full of galleries showcasing vibrant works of art. At the same time, history buffs revel in a visit to Archaeological Museum and Ethnography Museum. Nature also takes center stage with many nearby lakes, rivers, towns, and must-see sites like the Otodam Dam Lake, offering a scenic view of the valley.
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