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There are three
daily trains between Ankara and Izmir (Basmane),
all of which run at night.
Two haul sleeping
cars, and the third offers "covered
couchettes:"
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Eylül Ekspresi
This is the fastest,
most comfortable and most expensive,
departing at 20:00 (8 pm) and making
the journey in 13-1/2 hours. More...
Izmir
Mavi Tren
The Izmir Blue Train is the second choice,
departing about 18:00 (6 pm) and making the run in
14 hours. More...
Karesi
Ekspresi
The Karesi Express is slowest and least
comfortable, but also the cheapest,
departing around 19:00 (7 pm) on its 15-hour journey. More...
Please read this
safety notice about sleeping
car travel.
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