DELUXE room in the Ankara to İzmir sleeper train

Join us on an exciting train journey from Ankara to Izmir on the famous Izmir Mavi Tren sleeper train. We will take you through the boarding process, show you the features of the sleeper compartment, and give you tips for booking a ticket. During the 12-hour journey, we'll check out the dining car, and get some rest in the comfortable bed. Along the way, we'll enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Aegean region we criss-cross. This is a highly recommended train journey for anyone travelling in Türkiye.
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00:00 Introduction
00:20 Travel plan and map
01:02 Ankara Station
02:40 Tour of the sleeper compartment
04:21 A kebab in the dining car
04:57 A tour of the train
05:49 Night
07:20 The booking process
08:16 Enjoying the delay
09:07 Arriving in Izmir
10:44 Outro
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[@traindude80]

On my visits to Izmir as a kid, I would take this train a lot with my Dad, just for fun. Back in the 2000s they had three daily overnight trains between Izmir and Ankara. I remember waiting in Ankara and watching the slower "Karesi Express" depart, followed by the faster "Izmir Mavi Tren" and then finally our train, which was the latest of the three, the "9th of September Express". Brings back great memories, thanks for sharing!

[@fuaadali2498]

Hlo

[@slavakaza]

Just stumbeled upon your channel while preparing for my Turkey trip. Such an underrated channel! Love your content!

[@felixonrails]

Thanks for the kind words and have a great trip!

[@direnius]

Incredibly clean and well-maintained. Kudos to TCDD. And well shot, my friend, well shot! And fantastic music!

[@edystvumdb]

Bro your content is so so good! You have improved the narrative to an extent to which it is an absolute joy watching your videos! The cinematics and the shots as well are so good! Thank you for your effort and for these wonderful videos!

[@felixonrails]

Thanks for the kind words 😊 it's really a harsh learning curve, but among other comments like yours make the effort worthwhile.

[@MutluSonmez]

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[@orianegidron]

Great video! Thank you for all the explanations!

[@felixonrails]

Thanks for your comment 😊

[@blizzaroxxx]

Thank you for this video. Really helped me with my planning

[@felixonrails]

Glad it was helpful! If you have any question just let me know

[@CaptainBaseball]

FIRST ONE !!! 😀

[@samtrak1204]

Thank you. I wanted to see breakfast menu and meal.😋

[@felixonrails]

Next time 😁

[@elifsaritas]

Hi, you might enjoy the movie İşe Yarar Bir Şey (Something Useful) by Pelin Esmer. It is an interesting story of two passengers who take Mavi Tren.

[@felixonrails]

Thank you for the recommendation, it's sincerely appreciated. Actually, I saw the film but so many years ago that I forgot to mention and see the link., thank you for reminding it to me 😊

[@onuraycicek9135]

Hi felix you could've seen the İZBAN trains. In fact you must have seen that trains. The top of the window is blue and bottom of the window is white and red line with streaks on it. E22000 CAF and E22100 Hyundai Rotem trains in service. Btw we both arrived to the İzmir in same day but different times. By 👋. Important Note: There been a frightening earthquake in Kahramanmaraş. Be aware please!

[@felixonrails]

Merhaba Onur bey, yes I could see them. I took the videos in January, so we are in Switzerland for a few weeks. My wife is from the affected region, so the last days were very difficult too. All the best, and thanks for the remark

[@onuraycicek9135]

@@felixonrails oh i feel sorry for you. hope you and your wife don't have any lose

[@onebonez]

I tried the app but there’s only coach option… no sleeper cabin. Wonder if they no longer have the sleeper cabin

[@felixonrails]

Are you sure? I checked on the app right now for two dates (for example 4th december) and it shows availability on Sleepers (2 Yatakli 1.Mevki).

[@fuaadali2498]

Hlo

[@KenanTurkiye]

I ❤ 🚂🚃🚄🚅🚈🚞🚝 I have a folder on ''transportation'' thank you chou chou chouuuu :))