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The Karesi Ekspresi (KAH-reh-see) night train between Izmir (Basmane) and Ankara. is slower than the 9 Eylül Ekspresi or Izmir Mavi Tren.

It does not have sleeping cars.

The westbound train departs Ankara at 16:00 (4:00 pm) and arrives in Izmir (Basmane) at 06:55 am after a 15-hour journey. Here's the schedule.

The eastbound night train departs Izmir (Basmane) at 15:40 (3:40 pm) and arrives the next morning in Ankara at 06:55 am after a 15+-hour journey. Here's the schedule.

The Karesi Ekspresi hauls one unreserved Pullman car, three reserved-seat Pullman cars, a "covered couchette" car, and a dining car.

A one-way/single ticket costs TL25. If you'd like a covered couchette, add TL10 per person.

For more comfort at higher fares, look at the 9 Eylül Ekspresi and the Izmir Mavi Tren.


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