Istanbul Public Transportation Guide: Metro, Tram, and Metrobus

Istanbul is one of the most populous cities in the world. The number of people living in the city is more than 15 million and more than 4 million of them are caught in traffic on a daily basis. Especially in the morning between 07.30 – 09.00, 10.30 – 12.00 and in the evening between 17.00 – 19.00 there is a traffic jam.

Driving and taking taxis are not effective in congested traffic in terms of budget and time. It is important to be efficient timewise and to avoid public transportation in Istanbul such as buses and minibuses during rush hour as much as possible. Using the metro in Istanbul or using transportation means such as boats and ferries are generally the most effective means of Istanbul public transportation in Istanbul crowded areas.

If you are not fond of public transportation, you may want to rent a car and visit places to go in Istanbul including Istanbul attractions!

About Public Transportation in Istanbul

Unless compulsory, Istanbul residents do not drive during rush hour. In fact, special vehicles are not used unless it is mandatory in Istanbul for a long time (There is still a lot of traffic, buddy!). Istanbul public transportation provides great convenience in the journey. Internal and external cleaning is done every day in the Istanbul metro and in other public transportation vehicles. This includes city-line ferries. It is possible to go not only by metro or Istanbul bus working hours but also by ferry in transfer. In addition to public transportation, stations and other waiting areas are washed and sprayed. Istanbul residents who prefer public transportation get on clean vehicles every day. There are some mobile apps for Istanbul that you can use to save time!

Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality provides 24 hours of transportation on the weekends. Thus, you can go from one end of the city to the other, by public transport in Istanbul working hours at any time of the day.

Here you can browse the Istanbul public transportation map. (High resolution)

There is only one card that you will use in public transport in Istanbul working hours, Istanbulkart. Apart from this, alternative payment methods such as cash and credit cards are generally not accepted in Istanbul public transportation.

Where to Buy An Istanbul Card?

There are several ways to buy an Istanbul card:

Tip: The method I would recommend is the IstanbulKart mobile application, as it includes both the English language option and is reliable and easy to use.

• www.istanbulkart.istanbul website,
• İstanbulkart application centers (click to see the list of centers)
• İstanbulkart mobile application (click to install the application)
• Istanbulkart representatives and ticket kiosks. (There are representatives and ticket shops where you can buy Istanbulkart all over the city. Click to see them.)

Price of the Istanbulkart: The price of Istanbulkart is around €1,5. However, this is the deposit price you give to the card itself. You also need to load money into the card. Of course, how much money you put on the card is entirely up to you.

You can also get your Istanbul transportation card from this link (travel agency link) and have it sent to your accommodation.

Airports

Do not think “As soon as I arrive in Istanbul, will I try to buy Istanbulkart as the first thing?” Make sure your city journeys will be much easier. In addition, Istanbulkart is very important for the journey from Istanbul Airport to the city. For this reason, you can also use a credit card in public transportation while coming to the city from airports. If you do not plan to take a taxi from the airports to the city (i.e. to pay a large amount of money to the taxi as soon as you arrive), go to Istanbulkart before going to public transport in Istanbul working hours. Airports in Istanbul have a lot to offer!

If you are more than 4 people on your way to and from the airport, you can also try airport transfers, which is a very comfortable option.

Istanbul Airport

At Istanbul Airport, you need to purchase Istanbulkart after you get off the plane after took your luggage. Istanbulkart is used in Havaist buses that will take you to the city from the airport. To purchase Istanbulkart at the airport, you can go to the (-2) Floor, where you access the public transportation floor, and you can purchase Istanbulkart from 24 kiosks located in 4 different areas with direction boards.

Sabiha Gokcen Airport

There are also kiosks for Istanbulkart at Sabiha Gokcen Airport. However, credit cards may also be valid for Havaist that will take you to the city from the airport. If you have an Istanbul card, which you have used before, you can re-fill the card at kiosks at Sabiha Gokcen Airport.

Tip: I recommend you to use Havaist buses for both airports. You can also pay for these means of transportation in Istanbul by Cash, or even in Euros and USD. Click here to see the stops of Havaist buses.

Where to top up Istanbulkart?

To use Istanbul public transportation, you can find kiosks everywhere to make a prepayment to Istanbulkart. As well as a buffet on the road, a grocery store or a load point to Istanbulkart at an Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. There are more than 3600 convenience stores in various parts of Istanbul to load cash on the card. For people who have an NFC support system on their phones, there is also an Istanbulkart mobile application. You can also load your card via your phone. In this way, you can see your credit remaining on the card, see the places where you can install and use the closest, and follow all the details.

How Much are the Istanbulkart Travel Fees?

When you travel with Istanbulkart, except for arrivals from the airports, you pay the following fees according to your journey and the public transport you use. Click here to find out if these fees are up to date.

In subway, public transport in Istanbul working hours, ferry, boat, and other rail systems
İstanbulkart single trip fee: around €0,5

Transfer fee:

• €0,30 on First Transfer,
• €0,25 in Second Transfer,
• In the third and subsequent transfers, €0,20.

Metrobus

In Metrobus, you pay money per stop. However, since it may not be clear how many stops you will take while taking the Metrobus, all the stops are paid for as if you were going to end the journey. For this reason, you can get your refund by getting your card closer to the money-back kiosks after getting off at the Metrobus stops.

Charges by number of stops are as follows

• If you go 1 stop, you pay €0,30
• 2 stops – €0,35
• 3 stops – €0,40
• 4-9 stops – €0,50
• 10 – 15 stops – €0,60
• In every subsequent 5 stops, your payment continues to increase by half the previous increase. You pay from your card while you are getting on the Metrobus Station. If the road you go contains few stops, you need to get some of your money back. Therefore, get your refund from the return kiosks located at the exit of the Metrobus stops.

Marmaray

Marmaray is a railway project that provides Istanbul public transportation underground, above ground, and between some stops under the sea, just like the Istanbul metro. (Unfortunately, we can’t see the fish yet when we are under the sea)

Marmaray Project is a railway project designed according to the needs with its high capacity that does not pollute the environment by using electrical energy, designed to maintain the healthy urban life of Istanbul, to offer a modern urban life and urban transportation opportunities to the citizens, to preserve the natural historical features of the city.

With Istanbulkart on Marmaray, you pay €0,4 for the shortest trip and €1 for the longest trips.

There are money-back kiosks at the Marmaray exits, just like the Metrobus stop exits. Don’t forget to get your refund!

“I came to Istanbul, and I’m a tourist. Which public transport vehicles will I use?”

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It is very difficult to lose your way in Istanbul. If you think you got lost walking on the streets, choose to go to the side near the sea. If you can’t see the sea, you can ask everyone around you. Even Istanbulites who do not speak foreign languages try to help you as much as they can. There is a wide network of public transport in Istanbul. When you come to Istanbul as a tourist, there are certain vehicles and routes that you will use to visit the touristic places in Istanbul. Applications such as Moovit, and Mobiett, can be used in Istanbul. Mobiett is an application specially designed for Istanbul. Below, you will also find Istanbul public transportation routes. First, let’s describe how you can go to areas that are usually tourist zones:

Question: How can I go to Sultanahmet?

You can find many places to stay, travel and have fun in Sultanahmet. When you set your Istanbul tour as the starting point of Sultanahmet, it will be very easy to reach many tourist zones. You will also see how magical the old city is at any time of the day. Here are the tips for going to Sultanahmet, the most important of Istanbul’s historical sites:

Tip: If you want to experience the lively and charming side of Istanbul, we recommend staying in the Beyoğlu district. Its main attraction, Istiklal Street, is a pedestrianized boulevard that offers a fascinating mix of shops, cafes, and historic buildings. You can even take a ride on the charming red tram that runs through the area. To find the perfect place to stay, check out the selection of hotels in the district by clicking on this link that will open in a new tab.

Departure from the Airports

From Istanbul Airport:
At the airport, there are Havaist shuttles on the “incoming passenger” floor. You can find “İST20 – Sultanahmet” on these services.
The journey takes approximately 100 minutes. You are going a total of 47 km. Service fee is between €3 – €5 depending on the station you’re travelling to. İstanbulkart is not compulsory.

From Sabiha Gökçen Airport:
At the airport, there are Havaist shuttles on the “arriving passenger” floor. Find Taksim service. (Journey time is approximately 90 minutes and costs €4)
After reaching Taksim, take the F1 Taksim – Kabataş Funicular. Get off at Kabataş.
To go to the tram stop in Kabataş, go out of the Istanbul metro station and go to the tram stop. From here, take the T1 Kabataş – Bağcılar tram (in the direction of Bağcılar)

Departure from Taksim

Take the F1 Funicular line from Taksim Metro. Go to Kabataş.
Exit from the Istanbul metro station and go to the Kabataş tram stop. After seven stops, you will arrive at Sultanahmet.

Departure from Kadikoy

Take a boat from Kadikoy Pier to Eminonu. Get off at Eminonu.
Walk to Eminonu tram station. From here take the T1 Kabataş – Bağcılar tram. Get off at the Sultanahmet stop.

Departure from Besiktas

From the Besiktas Pier, go to the pier with the ferries to Kadikoy. Take the Rumeli Kavağı – Eminonu ferry. Get off at Eminonu.
Walk to Eminonu tram station. From here take the T1 Kabataş – Bağcılar tram. Get off at the Sultanahmet stop.

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Question: How can I go to Eminonu?

If you want to go to Eminonu to visit the Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, Sirkeci, see historical artifacts and eat something in its delicious restaurants, here are the ways you can go:

Departure from the Airports

Havaist shuttle services that go from Istanbul Airport to Sultanahmet pass through Eminonu.
You are going to Taksim with Havaist from Sabiha Gökçen Airport. From here, go to Kabataş with the F1 Funicular Line. At the Kabataş stop, take the T1 Kabataş – Bağcılar tram. After 4 stops, you will get off in Eminonu.

Departure from Taksim

Go to Kabataş from the F1 Funicular line in Taksim subway. Find the Kabataş tram stop and take the T1 Kabataş – Bağcılar tram from there. You will be in Eminonu after 4 stops.

Departure from Kadikoy

You can go to Eminonu by boat or ferry from Kadikoy. You need to go to Eminonu Pier in Kadikoy for city lines ferries. From here, you can go to Eminonu by taking the Bostancı – Adalar ferry.
There are Turyol boats right next to the pier in Kadikoy. You can go to Eminonu faster with these boats.

Departure from Besiktas

You can go to Eminonu by boat or ferry from Besiktas. You need to go to Eminonu Pier in Besiktas for city lines ferries. From here, you can go to Eminonu by taking the Rumeli Kavagi – Eminonu ferry.
There are also Turyol boats in Besiktas. You can go to Eminonu faster with these boats.

Question: How can I go to Balat?

With their historical, nostalgic texture and niche places, Balat and Fatih are definitely among the places you should visit. You can also stay in nearby hotels and hostels.

Departure from the Airports

Go to Eminonu with Havaist service from Istanbul Airport. Find 399B – Emniyettepe or 399C – Esentepe buses there. After 5 stops, you will reach Balat.
Switch from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Havaist and Taksim. You can read the departure letter from Taksim for going to Taksim.

Departure from Taksim

Take the M2 Haciosman – Yenikapi line in Taksim subway. (You must go to Yenikapi direction).
Get off at Şişhane station, exit at Kasımpaşa exit.
Walk towards Kasımpaşa pier. After an 8-minute walk, you will arrive at the pier.
Take the Golden Horn Line ferry. After 2 stops, you will arrive to Balat.

Departure from Kadikoy

You should go to Eminonu by ferry from Kadikoy. Find 399B – Emniyettepe or 399C – Esentepe buses there. After 5 stops, you will reach Balat.

Departure from Besiktas

Take the ferry from Besiktas to Eminonu. For this, read the departure from Beşikaş to Eminonu above.
Take the TB1 Sultanahmet – Dolmabahçe bus from Eminonu. You will be in Balat after 3 stops.

Question: How can I go to Eyüp?

Pierre Loti, located in Eyüp, is one of the places that travellers come to Istanbul definitely visit. In addition to public transportation, you can watch the unique view of Istanbul with the cable car you will use to go up the hill.

Departure from Taksim

Take the M2 Yenikapi – Haciosman subway. Go to Yenikapi.
Exit the Golden Horn exit of Yenikapi metro station. Walk towards Haliç Metro – Unkapanı.
Here you will see bus stops. Take the 99A Gaziosmanpaşa bus. After 9 stops (about 14 minutes), get off on Hz. Halit Boulevard.
Go to Eyüp Sultan Mosque. Here you will see the cable car station.

Departure from Kadikoy

Take the Eminonu – Karaköy Turyol boats near the Kadikoy metro stop. Get off at Eminonu.
There is a region in Eminonu which is the last stop of buses. Take the 99A Gaziosmanpaşa bus here.
After 9 stops (about 14 minutes), Hz. Get off on Halit Boulevard.
Go to Eyüp Sultan Mosque. Here you will see the cable car station.

Departure from Sultanahmet

Take the T1 Kabataş – Bağcılar tram line from Sultanahmet to Eminonu.
Take the 99A – Gaziosmanpaşa buses at the last stop in Eminonu. After 10 stops, you will get off at Eyüp Sultan Mosque. You will see the cable car station right next to the mosque.

Question: How can I go to Üsküdar?

Going to Üsküdar means going to the Maiden Tower. Either watch the sunset from Salacak, go to the Maiden Tower and visit the museum, eat something. You must go to Üsküdar to do both.

Departure from Taksim

Take the F1 Taksim – Kabataş Funicular from Taksim. Get off at Kabataş.
On the Kabataş Pier, take the “Dentur” boat to Üsküdar. Get off in Üsküdar.
Walk to Marmaray Bay in Üsküdar. Here you will see bus stops. Many buses are going to Salacak. Buses numbers 11BE, 2, 11Y, 6, and 11Ü are some of them. You can also walk if you wish.
After two stops, get off at Şemsipaşa Military Facilities. You can walk to Salacak in 2 minutes.
If you want to switch to Kızkulesi, you can go to Kızkulesi boats from Salacak.

Departure from Kadikoy

Take the M4 Kadikoy – Tavşantepe subway from Kadikoy. Get off at the separation fountain after 1 stop.
Switch to Marmaray bay. Take the train to Üsküdar. Get off in Üsküdar.
You can find the buses going to Salacak at the Marmaray exit. You can also go to Salacak from Üsküdar on foot.

Departure from Besiktas

Take the Üsküdar Dentur boat from Besiktas Pier. Get off in Üsküdar.
Switch to Marmaray bay. You can find the buses going to Salacak. Walk from Üsküdar to Salacak.

Question: How can I go to Besiktas?

Besiktas is one of the more modern areas of Istanbul that also contain historical monuments. Here you can visit Yıldız Park, Dolmabahçe Palace, Naval Museum, if you go to Ortaköy, Çırağan Palace as one of the best palaces in Istanbul.

Departure from the Airports

You should take the Havaist, İST-5 Besiktas Pier service from Istanbul Airport. The total trip amount is around €4.
From Sabiha Gökçen Airport, you can take the Taksim Havaist and reach Taksim and pass to Besiktas from here. Read the departure from Taksim below.

Departure from Taksim

On the road from Taksim to Besiktas direction, you can take the bus that serves DT1 – Taksim / Ortaköy Dereboyu Ring.
You can take the 559C – Taksim / Rumelihisarüstü Ring bus on the road leading from Taksim Park Hotel to Eminonu.
You can get on the Taksim Metro and pass to Kabataş with the F1 Funicular line and take the 22 Kabataş / İstinye stream ring bus or 25E Sarıyer / Kabataş ring buses that pass from the side towards Kabataş – Eminonu direction.

Departure from Kadikoy

To go to Besiktas from Kadikoy, it will be most efficient way to find the ferry or boat from Kadikoy Pier to Besiktas.

Question: How can I go to Atatürk Olympic Stadium?

If you want to go to the Atatürk Olympic Stadium, the ways we will suggest are as follows:

Departure from Taksim

Go to Yenikapi with M2 Yenikapi – Haciosman metro.
Take the M1B Yenikapi – Kirazlı subway in Yenikapi. go to Kirazlı.
Take the M3 Kirazlı – Olympic Stadium metro from Kirazlı.
With a 19-minute walk, you reach Ataturk Olympic Stadium.

Departure from Kadikoy

Take the M4 Kadikoy – Tavşantepe metro at Kadikoy metro station. You should go to the side of Tavsantepe.
Get off at the separation fountain after 1 stop
Switch to Marmaray station, go to Yenikapi with Marmaray. Take the M1B Yenikapi – Kirazlı subway in Yenikapi. get off at Kirazlı stop.
Take the M3 Kirazli – Olympic Stadium metro from Kirazli.

Departure from Besiktas

Since there is no rail system in Besiktas, you can go to Taksim by minibus, or you can continue your journey by going to Kadikoy by ferry.

 

The public transportation network of Istanbul

How to use metro in Istanbul?

Metro Istanbul is operated by a company that is a subsidiary of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. The system has 16 lines and 107 stations. Istanbul metro is the largest metro network in the country. M1, M2, M3, and M6 lines serve on the European Side, M4 and M5 lines serve on the Anatolian Side. Subway Istanbul serves from 06.00 on weekdays to 00.00 at night. It provides 24-hour service over the weekend. (Except Marmaray)

Benefits of Using the Metro in Istanbul

• Safe
• Access to a wide area
• Affordable

Local Tips

Insider tips for navigating the Istanbul Metro

Local tip 1: If your children are under the age of six and do not occupy a seat, they can travel without a ticket.

Local tip 2: If the machine says ‘arzalıdır’ or ‘hizmet dışıdır,’ it means ‘out of order,’ so do not use it to get your ticket.

The lines are as follows. In addition, you can reach the Istanbul metro map from here:

European side

M1A Yenikapi – Atatürk Airport

Number of stations: 18
Journey time: 35 minutes

Transfers

• You can transfer from Yenikapi to M2 Yenikapi – Haciosman metro line to Marmaray. With IDO, you can go to other cities that have a coast on the Marmara Sea.
• You can transfer from Aksaray to T1 Bagcılar – Kabatas Tram.
• You can transfer from Topkapı – Ulubatlı to the T4 Topkapı, Mescit-i Selam tram line.
• You can transfer from Merter to Metrobus.
• You can transfer from Zeytinburnu to T1 Bagcılar – Kabatas Tram and Metrobus.
• You can transfer from Bakırköy – İncirli, Bahçelievler, Ataköy – Sirinevler and Yenibosna stations to Metrobus.

M1B Yenikapi – Kirazli

Number of stations: 13
Journey time: 25 minutes

Transfers

• You can transfer from Yenikapi Station to M2 Yenikapi – Haciosman and Marmaray.
• You can transfer from Aksaray station to T1 Bagcılar – Kabatas Tram Line.
• From Topkapı – Ulubatlı station, you can transfer to the T4 Topkapı, Mescit-i Selam tram line.
• You can transfer from Bagcılar Meydan station to T1 Bagcılar – Kabatas Tram.
• You can transfer from the Kirazlı Station to M3 Kirazlı – Olimpiyat – Basaksehir Metro Line.

M2 Yenikapi – Haciosman

Number of stations: 16
Journey time: 32 minutes

Transfers

• You can transfer from Yenikapi to M1A Yenikapi – Atatürk Airport, M1B Yenikapi – Kirazlı metro, Marmaray, İDO.
• You can transfer from Vezneciler – Istanbul University station to T1 Bagcılar – Kabatas tram.
• You can transfer from Sishane – Zemin Istanbul station to F2 Karaköy – Beyoglu Funicular or T2 Nostalgic Tram,
• You can transfer from Taksim Station to F1 Taksim – Kabatas Funicular or T2 Nostalgic Tram.
• You can transfer from Şişli – Mecidiyekoy station to M7 Kabatas – Mahmutbey subway and Metrobus
• From Levent Station, you can transfer to M6 Levent – Bogazici Hisarüstü metro line.
• You can transfer to F3 Seyrantepe – Vadi İstanbul AVM Funicular line by leaving the Sanayi Mahallesi station and re-entering from the nearby Seyrantepe Station.

M3 Kirazlı-Olimpiyat-Basaksehir Metro Line

Number of Stations: 11
Journey Time: 20 Min.

Transfers

• You can transfer from Kirazlı Station to M1B Yenikapi – Kirazlı metro line.
• From Mahmutbey Station to M7 Kabatas – Mahmutbey metro line.
• From İkitelli Industrial Station to M9 Olympic – Ataköy metro line.

M6 Levent-Bogazici University / Hisarüstü Metro Line

Number of Stations: 4
Journey time: 7 Min. (one way)

Transfers

• You can transfer from Levent Station to M2 Yenikapi – Haciosman metro line from Bosphorus University – Hisarüstü station.
• From Boğaziçi University – Hisarüstü station to F4 Boğaziçi University / Hisarüstü – Aşiyan funicular line.

Anatolian side

M4 Kadikoy-Tavsantepe Metro Line

Number of Stations: 19
Journey Time: 84 Min.

Transfers

• At Kadikoy Station, you can transfer to the T3 Kadikoy-Moda tram line and go to other cities that have a coast to the Marmara Sea with IDO.
• You can transfer to Marmaray at Ayrilik Cesmesi station and Metrobus at Unalan Station.
• At Yenisahra Station, you can transfer to M12 göztepe 60. Yıl Park – Kazım Karabekir metro line.
• You can transfer to M8 Parseller – Bostanci metro line at Kozyatagi Station.

M5 Uskudar-Cekmekoy Metro Line

Number of Stations: 16
Journey Time: 32 Min. one direction

Transfers

• You can transfer from Uskudar Station to Marmaray.
• From Altunizade Station to Metrobus and M14 Altunizade – Çamlıca metro line.
• You can transfer to the M12 göztepe 60th Year Park – Kazım Karabekir metro line from the Çarşı station.
• You can transfer to M8 Parseller – Bostanci metro line from Dudullu station.

Tramway, Cable Car and Tunnel

Trams are one of the oldest public transportation vehicles in Istanbul. It is frequently used in many parts of Istanbul. Since tramway Istanbul vehicles do not go underground, you have the chance to see the streets, inhabitants and historical buildings of Istanbul while traveling. When you are in Kadikoy, you can only use the tram to go to Moda.

How to Use the Tram in Istanbul

The most efficient and cost-effective mode of public transportation in Istanbul is without a doubt the metro, tram, funicular, and/or ferry. These modes of Istanbul public transportation are extremely efficient, quick, and on time.

Unless you’re traveling in a group of more than three people, taking the tram/funicular combination is not only faster but also less expensive than taking a taxi.

T1 Kabatas – Bagcılar Tram line

Number of Stations: 31
Journey time: 65 Min. (one way)

Transfers

• You can transfer to M1B Yenikapi – Kirazlı metro line at Bagcılar Station.
• You can transfer to M1A Yenikapi – Atatürk Airport metro line and metrobus at Zeytinburnu Station.
• You can transfer to Metrobus at Cevizlibag Station.
• At Topkapı Station, you can transfer to T4 Topkapı – Mescit Al-Selam tram or metrobus.
• At Yusufpaşa Station, you can transfer to M1A Yenikapi – Atatürk Airport and M1B Yenikapi – Kirazlı metro line.
• You can transfer to M2 Yenikapi – Haciosman subway at Istanbul University – Laleli station.
• You can transfer to Marmaray at Sirkeci Station.
• You can transfer to the T5 Eminonu – Alibeyköy Bus Terminal tram line at Eminonu Station.
• You can transfer to F2 Karaköy – Beyoglu historical funicular line at Karaköy Station or go to İDO.
• You can transfer to F1 Taksim – Kabatas funicular line, M7 Kabatas – Mahmutbey metro line or switch to İDO at Kabatas Station.

T2 Taksim Nostalgic Tramway

It is between Taksim and Tunnel. Operating between 07.00 and 22.30, it is one of the most photographed trams in the world. All parts of the tram are at least 100 years old and original.
Number of stations: 5
Journey time: 15 minutes (one way)

Transfers

• You can transfer from Taksim Station to F1 Taksim – Kabatas funicular line and M2 Yenikapi-Hacosman metro line.
• From the Tunnel Station to M2 Yenikapi – Haciosman line and F2 Karaköy – Beyoglu to the tunnel funicular line of history.

T3 Kadikoy – Moda Tram Line (Kadikoy Nostalgic Tram Line)

Number of Stations: 10
Journey time: 20 Min.

Transfers

• You can transfer from Kadikoy Station to İDO
• From İskele Mosque Station to M4 Kadikoy – Tavsantepe Metro line

T4 Topkapı – Mescit-i Selam Tram Line

Number of Stations: 22
Journey time: 45 Min. (One direction)

Transfers

• You can transfer from Topkapı Station to T1 Bagcılar – Kabatas tram line or metrobus.
• From Vatan Station to M1A Yenikapi – Atatürk Airport and M1B Yenikapi – Kirazlı metro line.
• From Kiptaş Venezia station to M7 Kabatas – Mahmutbey Metro line.

F1 Taksim – Kabatas Funicular Line

Number of stations: 2
Journey time: 2.5 minutes

Transfers

• You can transfer to M2 Yenikapi – Haciosman Metro line, T2 Taksim – Tunel Nostalgic tram at Taksim Station.
• At Kabatas Station, you can transfer to T1 Bagcılar – Kabatas Tram Line, city lines ferry, İDO, BUDO and marine engines.

F2 Karaköy – Beyoglu Historical Tunnel Funicular Line

It is known as the second subway in the world. Since January 17, 1875, it has been operating between Galata and Beyoglu, carrying passengers. The journey between the two stations takes 90 seconds. Since it is one of the public transportation vehicles that you will use the most, let us immediately tell the subject that tourists are most surprised: There are two stops in the tunnel. Karaköy and Beyoglu. You can wait longer after you enter the wagon, do not get off. Wagons have a waiting time. 3.5 minutes and at the end of this period, the signal sounds and the doors close. In the meantime, if you get off, you have to wait for the next one. You won’t lose much time, but you will experience some excitement!

F3 Seyrantepe – Vadi İstanbul AVM Funicular line

Number of stations: 2
Journey time: 3 minutes

Transfers

• Near the exit of Seyrantepe Station, M2 Yenikapi – Haciosman metro line has Sanayi Mahallesi station entrance. The transfer is done here.

TF1 Maçka – Taskisla Cable Car Line

You can use the region from Maçka Democracy Park to its station in Şişli to get over the air. You will enjoy watching Istanbul from above while driving a total of 333.5 m from the air.
Number of Stations: 2
Journey Time: 3.5 minutes
Cableway working hours:

• Summer: 08:00 – 20:00
• Winter: 08:00 – 19:00

TF2 Eyup-Piyer Loti Cable Car Line

It is a great way to get to Piyer Loti from Eyup. This cable car is often used by tourists. However, since there are so many lines on the cable car, it is necessary to wait for a little to get on the ride. However, while watching the view of Piyer Loti, you will sip a Turkish coffee and forget all the time you expected.
Number of stations: 2
Journey time: 165 seconds
Cableway working hours:

• Summer: 08:00 – 23:00
• Winter: 08:00 – 22:00

Marmaray

This subway goes under the sea. Passing through the tunnel under the Bosphorus, the train connects the two sides under the ground. The Marmaray line runs between Halkalı on the European side and Gebze on the Anatolian side. In addition to Marmaray trains in the city, intercity passenger trains are also crossing the Marmaray line. Here you can find all Istanbul rail systems map including the Istanbul train map (Marmaray map).
Number of stations: 43
Journey time: 105 minutes
In Marmaray, the payment is taken from your card, as if you were going to make the whole trip. You can get a refund from the “refund kiosks” at your stop.

Transfers

• You can transfer from Küçükçekmece station to the Metrobus line.
• From Yenikapi station to M2 Yenikapi – Haciosman Metro line, M1B Yenikapi – Kirazlı metro line, M1A Yenikapi – Atatürk Airport Metro line.
• To T1 Kabatas – Bagcılar tram line from Sirkeci station.
• From Uskudar Station to M5 Uskudar – Cekmekoy metro line.
• To the M4 Kadikoy – Tavşantepe metro line at Ayrılık Çeşmesi Station.
• From Sogutlucesme Station to the Metrobus.From Bostanci Station to the M4 Kadikoy – Tavsantepe metro line.

 

Metrobus

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Metrobuses are public transportation vehicles used to facilitate transportation in Istanbul, being one of the busiest lines of Istanbul. On the D100 highway, it serves in two lanes as departure and arrival. Its total length is 40 km. Metrobus gets very crowded, especially in the morning at work and in the evening after work hours. Therefore, if you prefer to use Metrobus to visit Istanbul, we recommend that you choose after 09.00 in the morning and before 18.00 in the evening or after 20.00. Here you can browse the Istanbul Metrobus map. Let’s give brief information about the lines:

34 Avcılar – Zincirlikuyu

Number of stations: 26
Time: 120 minutes (round trip)

Transfers

• You can transfer to M1A Yenikapi – Airport metro in Sirinevler, in İncirli (Ömür).
• To M1A Yenikapi – Airport metro, T1 Kabatas – Bagcılar tram in Zeytinburnu.
• To T1 Kabatas – Bagcılar tram in Cevizlibag.
• In Edirnekapı, you can transfer to the T4 Topkapı – Mescid-i Selam tram.
• To M2 Yenikapi – Haciosman metro in Mecidiyekoy or in Zincirlikuyu.

34A Cevizlibag – Sogutlucesme

Number of stations: 19
Time: 100 minutes (round trip)

Transfers

• In Edirnekapı, you can transfer to the T4 Topkapı – Mescid-i Selam tram.
• To M2 Yenikapi – Haciosman metro in Mecidiyekoy.
• You can transfer to M4 Kadikoy – Tavsantepe subway in Uzuncayir.
• To M2 Yenikapi – Haciosman subway in Zincirlikuyu, to Marmaray at the Sogutlucesme stop.

34AS Avcılar – Sogutlucesme

Number of stations: 33
Time: 170 minutes (round trip)

Transfers

• You can transfer to M1A Yenikapi – Airport metro in Sirinevler, in Incirli (Omur).
• To M1A Yenikapi – Airport metro, T1 Kabatas – Bagcılar tram in Zeytinburnu.
• You can transfer to T1 Kabatas – Bagcılar tram in Cevizlibag.
• In Edirnekapı, you can transfer to the T4 Topkapı – Mescid-i Selam tram.
• You can transfer to M2 Yenikapi – Haciosman metro in Mecidiyekoy or in Zincirlikuyu.
• To M4 Kadikoy – Tavsantepe subway in Uzuncayir, to Marmaray at the Sogutlucesme stop.

34BZ Beylikdüzü – Zincirlikuyu

Number of stations: 37
Time: 154 minutes (round trip)

Transfers

• You can transfer to M1A Yenikapi – Airport metro in Sirinevler, in Incirli (Omur).
• To M1A Yenikapi – Airport metro, T1 Kabatas – Bagcılar tram in Zeytinburnu.
• To T1 Kabatas – Bagcılar tram in Cevizlibag.
• In Edirnekapı, you can transfer to the T4 Topkapı – Mescid-i Selam tram.
• You can transfer to M2 Yenikapi – Haciosman metro in Mecidiyekoy or in Zincirlikuyu.

34C Beylikdüzü – Cevizlibag

Number of stations: 26
Time: 100 minutes (round trip)

Transfers

• You can transfer to the M1A Yenikapi – Airport metro in Incirli (Omur).
• You can transfer to M1A Yenikapi – Airport metro, T1 Kabatas – Bagcılar tram in Zeytinburnu.
• You can transfer to T1 Kabatas – Bagcılar tram in Cevizlibag.

34G Beylikdüzü – Sogutlucesme

Number of stations: 44
Time: 200 minutes (round trip)

Transfers

• You can transfer to M1A Yenikapi – Airport metro in Sirinevler, in Incirli (Ömür).
• To M1A Yenikapi – Airport metro, T1 Kabatas – Bagcılar tram in Zeytinburnu.
• You can transfer to T1 Kabatas – Bagcılar tram in Cevizlibag.
• In Edirnekapı, you can transfer to the T4 Topkapı – Mescid-i Selam tram.
• You can transfer to M2 Yenikapi – Haciosman metro in Mecidiyekoy or in Zincirlikuyu.
• To M4 Kadikoy – Tavsantepe subway in Uzuncayir, to Marmaray at the Sogutlucesme stop.

34Z Zincirlikuyu – Sogutlucesme

Number of stations: 8
Time: 60 minutes (round trip)

Transfers

• You can transfer to M4 Kadikoy – Tavsantepe subway in Uzuncayir.
• To M2 Yenikapi – Haciosman subway in Zincirlikuyu, to Marmaray at the Sogutlucesme stop.