There are 6 ways to get from Galata to Taksim by train, bus, ferry, taxi, tram, or foot
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Metro
best- Take the train from Sishane to Taksimtrain M2
3 minFerry
cheapest- Take the ferry from Karaköy to Kabataşferry
10 min₺16–19Bus
- Take the bus from Şişhane 3 to Taksim Tünelbus 70Fe / ...
5 min₺40Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galata to Taksimtaxi 2.1 km
3 min₺110–140Tram
- Take the tram from Karaköy to Findiklitram T1
6 min₺40–60Walk
- Take the foot from Galata to Taksimwalk 1.8 km
22 min
Galata to Taksim by ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galata to Taksim is to ferry which costs 16 ₺ - 19 ₺ and takes 10 min.
The fastest way to get from Galata to Taksim is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs 110 ₺ - 140 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Şişhane 3 and arriving at Taksim Tünel. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Karaköy and arriving at Kabataş. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sishane and arriving at Taksim. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.
The distance between Galata and Taksim is 2 km.
The best way to get from Galata to Taksim without a car is to Metro which takes 3 min and costs .
The Metro from Sishane to Taksim takes 3 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Galata to Taksim bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), depart from Şişhane 3 station.
Galata to Taksim train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Sishane station.
What companies run services between Galata, Turkey and Taksim, Turkey?
Istanbul Ulasim operates a train from Sishane to Taksim every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT) operates a bus from Şişhane 3 to Taksim Tünel every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ₺40 and the journey takes 5 min.
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- info@metro.istanbul
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Sishane to Taksim
- Ave. Duration
- 3 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Tram from Karaköy to Findikli
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- +90 212 372 22 22
- iett@iett.gov.tr
- Website
- iett.istanbul
Tram from Karaköy to Findikli
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺40–60
- Website
- https://iett.istanbul/en
- Phone
- +90 212 372 22 22
- iett@iett.gov.tr
- Website
- iett.istanbul
Bus from Şişhane 3 to Taksim Tünel
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40
- Website
- https://iett.istanbul/en
- Phone
- 0212313800010
- info@sehirhatlari.istanbul
- Website
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
Ferry from Karaköy to Kabataş
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺16–19
- Schedules at
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 3 min
- Estimated price
- ₺110–140
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
The best way to get from Galata to Taksim is to Metro which takes 3 min and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 40 ₺ and takes 5 min.
Galata to Taksim bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), arrive at Taksim Tünel station.
Galata to Taksim train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Taksim station.
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