How to get to Catalhoyuk by train?

The ancient Anatolian city from BS 7400.

Catalhoyuk, being founded 9000 years ago, is one of the first cities on earth. It’s among earliest examples of transition from villages to cities and agriculturist societies.

Çatalhöyük
Photo:Onur Uysal

Catalhoyuk is in Konya province, 52 km southeast of city center, 13 km from closest town, Cumra. Closest train station is Cumra train station.

During summer, there’s minibus service between between Çumra and ruins. For rest of the time, agreeing with a taxi at Çumra for a roundtrip transport is the best option.

Travel to Catalhoyuk by train
Photo:Travel to Catalhoyuk by train

How to get to Catalhoyuk from Istanbul by train?

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Cumra5:30Istanbul Konya HST
Catalhoyuk0:15
Istanbul-Catalhoyuk by train

How to get to Catalhoyuk from Izmir by train?

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Konya12:30Konya Mavi
Cumra0:50Ankara Konya HST, Istanbul Konya HST, Toros, Konya Karaman
Catalhoyuk0:15
Izmir-Catalhoyuk by train

How to get to Catalhoyuk from Ankara by train?

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Cumra2:15Ankara Konya HST
Catalhoyuk0:15
Izmir-Catalhoyuk by train

How to get to Catalhoyuk from Konya by train?

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Cumra0:50Ankara Konya HST, Istanbul Konya HST, Toros, Konya Karaman
Catalhoyuk0:15
Konya-Catalhoyuk by train
  • Çatalhöyük is on the way to Kucukkoy village, enterance is 250 meters from road.
  • HSTs from Istanbul and Ankara to Karaman started on January 2022. Trains call at Cumra.
  • Catalhoyuk is an important example of transition of human from village life to city life in BC 7400.
  • Catalhoyuk is in Unesco’s World Heritage list. Archeological site is open everyday (muze.gov.tr).
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