TCDD
Ankara – Eskişehir – İstanbul Pendik – İstanbul Sögütlücesme – İstanbul Halkalı
Statistics
567 km route distance
Average travel speed of 66 km/h
Greenhouse gas emissions per km by mode of transport
(in gCO2e per passenger)
this night train: 21
bus: 22 (1 times as much)
car (1 person): 192 (9 times as much)
plane: 389 (18 times as much)
22001
- Ankara
22:00 - Eskişehir
01:03 - İstanbul Pendik
05:00 - İstanbul Sögütlücesme
05:30 - İstanbul Halkalı
06:19
Ankara to İstanbul
1st class seats only
Trip duration 8:19
12002
- İstanbul Halkalı
22:00 - İstanbul Sögütlücesme
23:11 - İstanbul Pendik
23:41 - İzmit
00:36 - Ankara
06:58
İstanbul to Ankara
1st class seats only
Trip duration 8:58
Train information
Night train Ankara – İstanbul
Take the night train on your next trip to Ankara or İstanbul!
Have you ever travelled by night train to Ankara or İstanbul? It's probably the most relaxing, fun, and eco-friendly way to get to your destination. The 567 km long train journey emits approximately 18 times less compared to a flight. Read more on the global warming reduction potential of night trains in our study on the topic.
When travelling with the 22001 + 12002 train, you can choose between the following categories:
- Normal seats: The cheapest option
- Sleeping compartment: Soft beds in a cabin typically shared by 1-3 persons, with a washing basin inside (and in some cases even with a private toilet and shower)
Travel by night train in Turkey – timetable information
Please always verify timetable information with the operator when booking the train, and also prior to your departure.
22001 Ankara – İstanbul Halkalı
Night train 22001 departs from Ankara at 22:00, and arrives at İstanbul Halkalı at 06:19. It has intermediate stops in Eskişehir, İstanbul Pendik and İstanbul Sögütlücesme. The total trip duration is 8:19 hours. The train runs daily, but note the following information: 1st class seats only.
12002 İstanbul Halkalı – Ankara
The return trip, night train 12002, departs from İstanbul Halkalı at 22:00, and arrives at Ankara at 06:58. It has intermediate stops in İstanbul Sögütlücesme, İstanbul Pendik and İzmit. The total trip duration is 8:58 hours. The train runs daily, but note the following information: 1st class seats only.
Buy tickets for the night train from Ankara to İstanbul
This night train line is operated by TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. and you can book tickets on their official website. We also recommend you read our tips and tricks page for booking international train tickets.
Do you find it too difficult to book night train tickets? Is your favourite line often sold out or are tickets way too expensive? You could think there is little to be done about that – but actually this can be solved politically: By improving conditions for both operators and travellers. Learn more on how we get more night trains in our General Position Paper, or join your local Back on Track group right away.