Istanbul to Erzincan by train
Erzincan lies 903 km (561 mi) east of Istanbul, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 8 h at the speeds typical of Turkey rail, over roughly 1,102 km (685 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Istanbul | Erzincan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 15.7 million | 150,714 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 1,195 m (3,921 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Stations on record | Yenimahalle railway station, Küçükçekmece railway station, Zeytinburnu—Fişekhane railway station | Erzincan railway station |
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Common questions
How far is Erzincan from Istanbul?
903 km (561 mi) in a straight line, east of Istanbul; by road roughly 1,102 km (685 mi).
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Erzincan by train?
About 8 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Istanbul and Erzincan?
No, both are on Europe/Istanbul at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.