What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Galata?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Galata is to bus which costs 40 ₺ and takes 6 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Galata?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Galata is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs 160 ₺ - 200 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Galata?

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.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Galata?

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.

How far is it from Istanbul to Galata?

The distance between Istanbul and Galata is 2 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Galata without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Galata without a car is to Metro which takes 4 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Galata?

The Metro from Vezneciler to Sishane takes 4 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Galata train from?

Istanbul to Galata train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Vezneciler station.

Train or bus from Istanbul to Galata?

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.

Where does the Istanbul to Galata bus arrive?

Istanbul to Galata bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), arrive at Şişhane 2 station.

Where does the Istanbul to Galata train arrive?

Istanbul to Galata train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Sishane station.

Where can I stay near Galata?

There are 4407+ hotels available in Galata.

Istanbul to Galata - 5 ways to travel via Metro, bus, taxi, foot, and tram

There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Galata by train, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Istanbul to Galata.

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Distance: 2.1 km
Duration: 4 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.

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