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Night train Ankara – İzmir
(TCDD 22006 + 32005 “Izmir Mavi”)

    Ankara – Eskişehir – Balıkesir – Manisa – İzmir Çiğli – İzmir Basmane

    Statistics

    811 km route distance

    Average travel speed of 58 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)

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    22006

    • Ankara
      20:00
    • Eskişehir
      23:37
    • Balıkesir
      05:12
    • Manisa
      08:08
    • İzmir Çiğli
      09:27
    • İzmir Basmane
      10:01

    Ankara to İzmir

    Trip duration 14:01

    32005

    • İzmir Basmane
      19:05
    • İzmir Çiğli
      19:33
    • Manisa
      20:48
    • Balıkesir
      23:44
    • Eskişehir
      05:21
    • Ankara
      09:07

    İzmir to Ankara

    Trip duration 14:02

    Train information

    Seats
    Sleeper
    Plugs available

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

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    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)

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

    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 10:01. It has intermediate stops in Eskişehir, Balıkesir, Manisa and İzmir Çiğli. The total trip duration is 14:01 hours. The train runs daily.

    32005 İzmir Basmane – Ankara

    The return trip, night train 32005, departs from İzmir Basmane at 19:05, and arrives at Ankara at 09:07. It has intermediate stops in İzmir Çiğli, Manisa, Balıkesir and Eskişehir. The total trip duration is 14:02 hours. The train runs daily.

    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.

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