Athens to Ankara by train
Ankara lies 818 km (508 mi) east of Athens, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 8 h 57 min at the speeds typical of Greece and Turkey rail, over roughly 997 km (620 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Athens | Ankara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Greece | Turkey |
| Population | 664,046 | 3.5 million |
| Elevation | 84 m (276 ft) | 874 m (2,867 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Athens) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Hipodrom railway station, Gazi Mahallesi railway station, Gazi railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Ankara
Crossing from Greece into Turkey: money changes from the Euro to the Lira (TRY); the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
Where to book trains from Athens to Ankara
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Staying in Ankara
Our booking partner lists 398 places to stay in Ankara. Of the 168 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (80), and 26 are five-star. Across 159 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 56,788 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Ankara
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 Ankara from Athens?
818 km (508 mi) in a straight line, east of Athens; by road roughly 997 km (620 mi).
How long does it take to get from Athens to Ankara by train?
About 8 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Athens and Ankara?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Ankara?
The Lira (TRY).
Where can I stay in Ankara?
Our booking partner lists 398 places to stay in Ankara, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.