Ankara to Kırıkkale by train
Kırıkkale lies 56 km (35 mi) east of Ankara, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 30 min at the speeds typical of Turkey rail, over roughly 69 km (43 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Ankara | Kırıkkale | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 3.5 million | 186,960 |
| Elevation | 874 m (2,867 ft) | 731 m (2,398 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Stations on record | Hipodrom railway station, Gazi Mahallesi railway station, Gazi railway station | Kırıkkale railway station, Kırıkkale YHT railway station, Mahmutlar railway station |
Where to book trains from Ankara to Kırıkkale
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Kırıkkale
Live rooms and prices for Kırıkkale are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Kırıkkale
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Kırıkkale from Ankara?
56 km (35 mi) in a straight line, east of Ankara; by road roughly 69 km (43 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Kırıkkale by train?
About 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ankara and Kırıkkale?
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.