TCDD
Ankara – Eskişehir – Balıkesir – Manisa – İzmir Çiğli – İzmir Basmane
Statistics
811 km route distance
Average travel speed of 60 km/h
Greenhouse gas emissions per km by mode of transport
(in gCO2e per passenger)
this night train: 22
bus: 22 (1 times as much)
car (1 person): 192 (9 times as much)
plane: 389 (18 times as much)
22006
- Ankara
20:00 - Eskişehir
23:25 - Balıkesir
04:52 - Manisa
07:47 - İzmir Çiğli
08:55 - İzmir Basmane
09:35
Ankara to İzmir
1st class seats only
Trip duration 13:35
32005
- İzmir Basmane
19:05 - İzmir Çiğli
19:32 - Manisa
20:33 - Balıkesir
23:18 - Eskişehir
04:50 - Ankara
08:33
İzmir to Ankara
1st class seats only
Trip duration 13:28
Night train Ankara – İzmir
Take the night train on your next trip to Ankara or İzmir!
Have you ever travelled by night train to Ankara or İzmir? It's probably the most relaxing, fun, and eco-friendly way to get to your destination. The 811 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 22006 + 32005 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.
22006 Ankara – İzmir Basmane
Night train 22006 departs from Ankara at 20:00, and arrives at İzmir Basmane at 09:35. It has intermediate stops in Eskişehir, Balıkesir, Manisa and İzmir Çiğli. The total trip duration is 13:35 hours. The train runs daily, but note the following information: 1st class seats only.
32005 İzmir Basmane – Ankara
The return trip, night train 32005, departs from İzmir Basmane at 19:05, and arrives at Ankara at 08:33. It has intermediate stops in İzmir Çiğli, Manisa, Balıkesir and Eskişehir. The total trip duration is 13:28 hours. The train runs daily, but note the following information: 1st class seats only.
Buy tickets for the night train from Ankara to İzmir
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.