There are 5 ways to get from Galata to Istanbul by train, bus, taxi, foot, or tram
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Metro
best- Take the train from Sishane to Veznecilertrain M2
4 minBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Şişhane 2 to İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesibus 71T / ...
6 min₺38–40Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galata to Istanbultaxi 4 km
5 min₺170–210Walk
- Take the foot from Galata to Istanbulwalk 3.1 km
37 minTram
- Take the tram from Karaköy to Aksaraytram T1
14 min
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galata to Istanbul is to bus which costs 38 ₺ - 40 ₺ and takes 6 min.
The fastest way to get from Galata to Istanbul is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs 170 ₺ - 210 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Şişhane 2 and arriving at İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sishane and arriving at Vezneciler. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.
The distance between Galata and Istanbul is 2 km.
The best way to get from Galata to Istanbul without a car is to Metro which takes 4 min and costs .
The Metro from Sishane to Vezneciler takes 4 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Galata to Istanbul bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), depart from Şişhane 2 station.
Galata to Istanbul train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Sishane station.
The best way to get from Galata to Istanbul is to Metro which takes 4 min and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 38 ₺ - 40 ₺ and takes 6 min.
What companies run services between Galata, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
Istanbul Ulasim operates a train from Sishane to Vezneciler every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT) operates a bus from Şişhane 2 to İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ₺38–40 and the journey takes 6 min.
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- info@metro.istanbul
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Sishane to Vezneciler
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Tram from Karaköy to Aksaray
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- +90 212 372 22 22
- iett@iett.gov.tr
- Website
- iett.istanbul
Bus from Şişhane 2 to İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺38–40
- Website
- https://iett.istanbul/en
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Estimated price
- ₺170–210
Pera Taxi
- Phone
- +902122438399
- Website
- firmasec.com
OZ Taxi
- Phone
- +90 2122441567
- Website
- onlinetaksi.com
Newton taxi Istanbul
- Phone
- +905444513219
- Website
- newtontaxi.net
Ayasofya Taxi
- Phone
- +902125181160
- Website
- firmasec.com
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More Questions & Answers
Galata to Istanbul bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), arrive at İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi station.
Galata to Istanbul train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Vezneciler station.
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