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There are two daily trains between Ankara and Izmir, both of which run at night. One hauls sleeping cars, and the other offers "covered couchettes:"

Izmir Mavi Tren
The Izmir Blue Train is the first choice, a night train with Pullman and sleeping cars, and a dining car, that makes the run in 14 hours. More...

Karesi Ekspresi
The Karesi Express is slower and less comfortable, but also the cheaper, also a night train making a 15-hour journey hauling Pullman and couchette cars, and a dining car. More...

Please read this safety notice about sleeping car travel.