There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Instabul by train, taxi, foot, or rideshare
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 Aksaray to Esenler Otogartrain M1a / ...
13 min₺42Taxi
- Take the taxi from Istanbul to Instabultaxi 7.7 km
11 min₺450–550Walk
- Take the walk from Istanbul Esenler Otogar to Instabulwalk 0 m
Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from İstanbul to Bayrampaşa/İstanbul, Türkiye6.7 km
36 min₺200
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Instabul is to Metro which costs 42 ₺ and takes 13 min.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Instabul is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs 450 ₺ - 550 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aksaray and arriving at Esenler Otogar. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.
The distance between Istanbul and Instabul is 7 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Instabul without a car is to Metro which takes 13 min and costs 42 ₺.
The Metro from Aksaray to Esenler Otogar takes 13 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
Istanbul to Instabul train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Aksaray station.
Istanbul to Instabul train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Esenler Otogar station.
There are 4301+ hotels available in Instabul.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Istanbul and Instabul. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Instabul, Turkey?
Istanbul Ulasim operates a train from Aksaray to Esenler Otogar every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ₺42 and the journey takes 13 min.
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- info@metro.istanbul
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Aksaray to Esenler Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
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- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from İstanbul to Bayrampaşa/İstanbul, Türkiye
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺200
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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