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Night train Ankara – İstanbul
(TCDD 22001 + 12002 “Ankara Ekspresi”)

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    Statistics

    567 km route distance

    Average travel speed of 63 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)

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    22001


    • 22:00

    • 01:28

    • 05:50

    • 06:26

    • 07:27

    Ankara to İstanbul

    Trip duration 9:27

    12002


    • 22:00

    • 22:47

    • 23:18

    • 00:15

    • 06:37

    İstanbul to Ankara

    Trip duration 8:37

    Train information

    Seats
    Sleeper
    Plugs available

    TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.
    https://www.tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr/

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    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)

    Plugs for your electronic devices are available at your seat / bed.

    Travel by night train – timetable information

    Please always verify timetable information with the operator when booking the train, and also prior to your departure.

    22001 –

    Night train 22001 departs from at 22:00, and arrives at at 07:27. It has intermediate stops in , and . The total trip duration is 9:27 hours. The train runs daily.

    12002 –

    The return trip, night train 12002, departs from at 22:00, and arrives at at 06:37. It has intermediate stops in , and . The total trip duration is 8:37 hours. The train runs daily.

    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.