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Travel: Tickets & HotelsTCDD Taşımacılık e-Bilet
TCDD Taşımacılık e-Bilet is the official online ticket shop of Turkish State Railways, used to book YHT high-speed trains between Istanbul and Ankara and overnight trains such as the Doğu Ekspresi.
What it helps with
- High-speed train between Istanbul and AnkaraYHT high-speed trains run at up to 250 km/h on routes linking Istanbul, Ankara, Eskişehir, Konya, Karaman and Sivas, and tickets are sold here.
- Overnight train to eastern TürkiyeThe Doğu Ekspresi main-line sleeper train to Kars is booked through the same system.
- Booking with a foreign passportNon-Turkish citizens tick the non-citizen box and enter a passport number instead of a Turkish ID number.
About TCDD Taşımacılık e-Bilet
TCDD Taşımacılık is the state passenger train operator of Türkiye, and its ticket shop runs at ebilet.tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr and in the company app with the same account. YHT high-speed trains reach 250 km/h on routes linking Istanbul, Ankara, Eskişehir, Konya, Karaman and Sivas. Main-line trains include the Doğu Ekspresi overnight service to Kars. The site can be switched to English, and non-citizens book with a passport number.
Key Features
- Official sales: Tickets are sold directly by the train operator.
- High-speed network: YHT routes connect Istanbul, Ankara, Konya and other cities.
- English interface: A TR/EN switch is available on the site.
- Passport booking: Foreigners enter a passport number instead of a Turkish ID.
How to Get Started
- Open ebilet.tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr or the TCDD Taşımacılık app and switch to English.
- Choose departure and arrival stations, the date and the number of passengers.
- Select a train and class, tick the non-citizen box and enter passport details.
- Pay by card and keep the ticket on your phone for the journey.
Before you use it
- Sign-up: Switch the site to English with the TR/EN control at the top right; tick the non-citizen box so the form asks for a passport number.
- Payment: Foreign bank cards are usually accepted; keep your bank’s 3D Secure confirmation available, as some cards are declined at the bank’s check.
- Limits: Interrail and Eurail passes cover YHT and main-line trains but not Marmaray or the separate Turistik Doğu Ekspresi tour train.
- Good to know: tcdd.gov.tr is the infrastructure company and does not sell tickets; its booking button leads to ebilet.tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does TCDD Taşımacılık e-Bilet work with a foreign bank card in Turkey?
- Yes — TCDD Taşımacılık e-Bilet accepts foreign-issued cards in Turkey.
- Is TCDD Taşımacılık e-Bilet available in English?
- Yes, TCDD Taşımacılık e-Bilet has an English-language interface.
- Do I need a local phone number to use TCDD Taşımacılık e-Bilet?
- No, an international phone number generally works for TCDD Taşımacılık e-Bilet.
- Do I need local ID or residency for TCDD Taşımacılık e-Bilet?
- No, TCDD Taşımacılık e-Bilet doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use TCDD Taşımacılık e-Bilet?
- Web · iOS · Android
- How much does TCDD Taşımacılık e-Bilet cost?
- Fares by route, class and date; paid online by bank card
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