There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Esenler by train, bus, rideshare, foot, tram, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Metro
best- Take the train from Esenler Otogar to MenderesM1b
5 minRideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from İstanbul to Bayrampaşa/İstanbul, Türkiye6.8 km
20 min₺183Bus
- Take the bus from İskenderpaşa to Kazım Karabekir Mahallesi91E
18 min₺2,900–4,000Walk
- Take the foot from Istanbul Esenler Otogar to Esenler2.7 km
33 minTram
- Take the tram from Yusufpaşa to BağcılarT1
41 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Istanbul to Esenler8.8 km
10 min₺310–380
Istanbul to Esenler by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Esenler is to rideshare which costs 183 ₺ and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Esenler is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs 310 ₺ - 380 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from İskenderpaşa and arriving at Kazım Karabekir Mahallesi. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Esenler Otogar and arriving at Menderes. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.
The distance between Istanbul and Esenler is 2 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Esenler without a car is to Metro which takes 5 min and costs .
The Metro from Esenler Otogar to Menderes takes 5 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Istanbul to Esenler bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), depart from İskenderpaşa station.
Istanbul to Esenler train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Esenler Otogar station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Esenler is to Metro which takes 5 min and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 2.900 ₺ - 4.000 ₺ and takes 18 min.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Esenler, Turkey?
Istanbul Ulasim operates a train from Esenler Otogar to Menderes every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT) operates a bus from İskenderpaşa to Kazım Karabekir Mahallesi every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₺25–40 and the journey takes 18 min. Luks Istanbul also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- info@metro.istanbul
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Esenler Otogar to Menderes
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Tram from Yusufpaşa to Bağcılar
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- +90 212 372 22 22
- iett@iett.gov.tr
- Website
- iett.istanbul
Bus from İskenderpaşa to Kazım Karabekir Mahallesi
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺25–40
- Website
- https://iett.istanbul/en
- Phone
- +90544 210 2535
- Website
- luksistanbul.com
Bus from İskenderpaşa to Kazım Karabekir Mahallesi
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,900–4,000
- Schedules at
- luksistanbul.com
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from İstanbul to Bayrampaşa/İstanbul, Türkiye
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺183
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Estimated price
- ₺310–380
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
Istanbul to Esenler bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), arrive at Kazım Karabekir Mahallesi station.
Istanbul to Esenler train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Menderes station.
There are 4571+ hotels available in Esenler.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Istanbul and Esenler. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.














