There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Galata by train, bus, taxi, foot, or tram
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Metro
best- Take the train from Vezneciler to Sishanetrain M2
4 minBus
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi to Şişhane 2bus 71T / ...
6 min₺40Taxi
- Take the taxi from Istanbul to Galatataxi 3.8 km
5 min₺160–200Walk
- Take the foot from Istanbul to Galatawalk 3.1 km
37 minTram
- Take the tram from Aksaray to Karaköytram T1
14 min
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Galata is to bus which costs 40 ₺ and takes 6 min.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Galata is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs 160 ₺ - 200 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi and arriving at Şişhane 2. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vezneciler and arriving at Sishane. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.
The distance between Istanbul and Galata is 2 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Galata without a car is to Metro which takes 4 min and costs .
The Metro from Vezneciler to Sishane takes 4 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Istanbul to Galata bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), depart from İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi station.
Istanbul to Galata train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Vezneciler station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Galata is to Metro which takes 4 min and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 40 ₺ and takes 6 min.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Galata, Turkey?
Istanbul Ulasim operates a train from Vezneciler to Sishane every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT) operates a bus from İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi to Şişhane 2 every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ₺40 and the journey takes 6 min.
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- info@metro.istanbul
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Vezneciler to Sishane
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Tram from Aksaray to Karaköy
- 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 İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi to Şişhane 2
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40
- Website
- https://iett.istanbul/en
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Estimated price
- ₺160–200
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 Galata bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), arrive at Şişhane 2 station.
Istanbul to Galata train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Sishane station.
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