There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to Basilica Cistern by tram, taxi, or foot
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Basilica Cistern is to taxi which costs 180 ₺ - 220 ₺ and takes 6 min.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Basilica Cistern is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs 180 ₺ - 220 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aksaray and arriving at Sultanahmet. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.
The distance between Istanbul and Basilica Cistern is 2 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Basilica Cistern without a car is to tram which takes 9 min and costs .
The tram from Aksaray to Sultanahmet takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Istanbul to Basilica Cistern train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Aksaray station.
Istanbul to Basilica Cistern train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Sultanahmet station.
There are 4286+ hotels available in Basilica Cistern.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Basilica Cistern, Turkey?
Istanbul Ulasim operates a vehicle from Aksaray to Sultanahmet every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 7 min.
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- info@metro.istanbul
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Tram from Aksaray to Sultanahmet
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Estimated price
- ₺180–220
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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