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Train routes in Turkmenistan
2 routes · classic 1 · night train 1
2 routes cross Turkmenistan in the World Train Map atlas. The longest is the Trans-Caspian Express at 580 km; the fastest is the Ashgabat–Türkmenabat Night Train, running up to 100 km/h; the oldest line dates to 1885. Every route links to its facts, photo and story, and to the interactive world map.
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- Trans-Caspian Express
The historic Trans-Caspian line along the Karakum Desert’s edge, from Ashgabat to Turkmenistan’s lone Caspian port at Türkmenbaşy.
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Night train (1)
- Ashgabat–Türkmenabat Night Train
Down the Tsarist Trans-Caspian mainline of 1886: overnight past Merv’s ruined oasis and the Karakum sands to the Amu Darya’s banks.
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Photos via Wikimedia Commons — each route page credits the author & licence
What is the fastest train in Turkmenistan?
The Ashgabat–Türkmenabat Night Train, running Ashgabat to Türkmenabat at up to 100 km/h. It is one of 2 routes in Turkmenistan in this atlas.
Are there night trains in Turkmenistan?
Yes — 1 sleeper service in this atlas serves Turkmenistan: Ashgabat–Türkmenabat Night Train (Ashgabat – Türkmenabat).
Can you cross the border by train from Turkmenistan?
No route in this atlas crosses a land border out of Turkmenistan. Every line listed here begins and ends inside the country.
Which is the most scenic railway in Turkmenistan?
No line in Turkmenistan is classed scenic or mountain in this atlas — its 2 routes are everyday services rather than journeys taken for the view.