Express · No. IC 111 Mavi Tren
IC Ankara–İzmir train timings
IC Ankara–İzmir timetable
3 stops · scheduled times| # | Station | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ankara Gar | — | 06:30 | 0 | |
| 2 | Eskişehir Station | 08:35 | 08:45 | 10 min | 235 |
| 3 | İzmir Basmane | 15:00 | — | 600 |
Published timetable, local time. “+1d” means the next day. Delays and platform changes are announced by TCDD Taşımacılık on the day.
IC Ankara–İzmir: Ankara to İzmir
IC Ankara–İzmir (IC 111 Mavi Tren) is an express train run by TCDD Taşımacılık between Ankara Gar and İzmir Basmane. The full journey covers 600 km and takes 8h 30m, with 1 intermediate stop.
It leaves Ankara Gar at 06:30 and reaches İzmir Basmane at 15:00. It runs every day. On the way it stops at Eskişehir Station.
TCDD Intercity Mavi Tren (Blue Train) IC 111 connects Ankara Gar to İzmir Basmane, covering 600 km in approximately 8h30m through Anatolia and the Aegean coast. This classic Turkish train has operated since 1961 and serves as the primary rail link from the capital to the Aegean port city.
How to book IC Ankara–İzmir tickets
Tickets are sold by TCDD Taşımacılık on tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr and at staffed stations. Advance fares are usually cheaper than buying on the day.
Book on tcddtasimacilik.gov.trIC Ankara–İzmir: common questions
- What time does IC Ankara–İzmir leave Ankara?
- IC Ankara–İzmir departs Ankara Gar at 06:30 and arrives at İzmir Basmane at 15:00. Times are the published timetable in local time.
- How long does IC Ankara–İzmir take from Ankara to İzmir?
- The scheduled journey time is 8h 30m for 600 km.
- Which stations does IC Ankara–İzmir stop at?
- IC Ankara–İzmir calls at Ankara Gar, Eskişehir Station and İzmir Basmane.
- Does IC Ankara–İzmir run every day?
- Yes, IC Ankara–İzmir runs daily.
- Where can I book IC Ankara–İzmir tickets?
- On TCDD Taşımacılık's own site, tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr. TrainsTracking does not sell tickets.