High-Speed Train

The high-speed train station in Eskişehir, officially known as Eskişehir Yüksek Hızlı Tren Garı, plays a key role in Turkey’s expanding high-speed rail network. Here’s an overview of what makes it significant:

1. Location and Connectivity

• The station is centrally located, close to Eskişehir’s main attractions, such as Adalar and Espark Shopping Mall.
• It serves as a critical hub on the Ankara-Istanbul High-Speed Train Line, making it well-connected to major cities like Ankara (around 1.5 hours) and Istanbul (around 3 hours).
• Besides these main routes, it connects with other cities such as Konya and Bilecik, further enhancing travel within Turkey.

2. Infrastructure and Design

• The station has a modern design, blending contemporary architecture with the city’s unique cultural elements.
• It features multiple platforms for high-speed and conventional trains, with good facilities like waiting areas, ticketing booths, and cafes.

3. Ticketing

• You can buy your train tickets from ticketing booths at the train stations, or you may use the Turkish State Railways Transportation (TCDD in Turkish) App. The app is offered both at Google Playstore and Apple Appmarket. 
• You will need a mobile phone number for registration on the app.

• You need to show your passport as you get on the train.
• Your luggage is not included in the train fare, and you need to pay extra for your luggage (100 TL ~ $2.92) during the boarding inspection.
• There are two fare classes: Economy and Business. As of today, an economy class ticket from Istanbul Sogutlucesme station to Eskisehir station costs 350TL ($10.22) and business class ticket for the same route is 525TL ($15.32). The business class offers fewer seats in the carriage and slightly more leg room. There are also single seats available in the business section.
• Some other economy tickets prices departing from Eskisehir are as follows: Ankara 280 TL ($8.17), Konya 390 TL ($11.38), Izmir 375 TL ($10.95). For all other routes, you can check the app without registration.
• Eskisehir train station (Gar in Turkish) is at a very convenient location and at a walking distance from the city center and commercial district.
• Here is the location of the station from the Google Maps.