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Offline Rimms

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« on: June 07, 2008, 18:56:09 PM »
In September we fancy getting the sleeper train to Istanbul, I think it goes from Denizli. Has anyone made the journey and have any advice?

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« Reply #1 on: June 07, 2008, 19:43:12 PM »
There's an article about someone's trip on the train from Denizli to Istanbul in the Fethiye Times.

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« Reply #2 on: June 07, 2008, 20:39:20 PM »
I had seen that KKOB, but their website does not let you navigate back that far.


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« Reply #3 on: June 08, 2008, 08:18:18 AM »
We're thinking of going to Istanbul in the summer for a couple of days.  Didn't know you could get a train.  Where could we find out about it do you think.  I'd need times and prices etc.  Thought we'd have to fly!!

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« Reply #4 on: June 08, 2008, 11:38:01 AM »
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Originally posted by Rimms

I had seen that KKOB, but their website does not let you navigate back that far.





If you look at www.seat61.com and click on Turkey, there is section that provides details of train travel within Turkey.  Quite useful.

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« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2008, 22:08:30 PM »
Is there a bus that runs from Fethiye to Denizli and if so what is the journey time. We have been told that the Istanbul sleeper train train leaves Denizli late afternoon and gets in early next morning. I know we could just fly from Dalaman but for once we are in no rush.

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« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2008, 22:15:36 PM »
We are very interested in doing the same trip George but doubt we will make september as we have family coming over for much of it but keep us posted ;)

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« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2008, 23:59:17 PM »
Tinks, we will be doing this trip for about 4 nights at the very end of September as we have to come back to the U.K October 5th. Would be great if you are free around that time.
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« Reply #8 on: August 09, 2008, 00:04:51 AM »
Andy - and bye the way, now you have bugger all else to do, go check out the bus and train times !!

See you in Sept when I will owe you a beer


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« Reply #9 on: August 09, 2008, 07:51:02 AM »
Thats a definate possibility, Ill gather some info and keep you up dated

Tinx ;)




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