Diyarbakir is a key rail hub in southeastern Turkey, positioned on the TCDD network between Central Anatolia and the Batman-Kurtalan corridor. The city has one principal passenger train station, Diyarbakir Gar, served by TCDD Tasimacilik. Its role is regional and long-distance rather than high-speed, linking the Upper Tigris area with Ankara and neighboring eastern provinces.
Trains from Diyarbakir include the Guney Kurtalan Express on the long-distance route between Ankara and Kurtalan, plus regional TCDD Tasimacilik services toward Batman, Kurtalan, Elazig, and nearby towns. Diyarbakir Gar is the main train station for both intercity departures and regional rail services. There is no high-speed train service to Diyarbakir, and passengers use conventional mainline trains.
Rail routes from Diyarbakir run west toward Malatya, Kayseri, Kirikkale, and Ankara, east toward Batman and Kurtalan, and north-west toward Elazig on regional connections. Travelers also use Diyarbakir for onward rail access across southeastern Turkey, including Batman and Kurtalan. Book trains from and to Diyarbakir online at Rail Monsters.