There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Sultanahmet by train, bus, taxi, foot, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Yenikapi to Sirkecitrain Marmaray Banliyö Treni
4 min₺4–8Bus
- Take the bus from Langa Davutpaşa to Akbıyıkbus Bn1
8 min₺40Taxi
- Take the taxi from Istanbul to Sultanahmettaxi 5.1 km
8 min₺200–240Walk
- Take the foot from Istanbul to Sultanahmetwalk 3.2 km
38 minTram
- Take the tram from Aksaray to Sultanahmettram T1
7 min
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Sultanahmet is to train which costs 4 ₺ - 8 ₺ and takes 4 min.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Sultanahmet is to train which takes 4 min and costs 4 ₺ - 8 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Langa Davutpaşa and arriving at Akbıyık. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Sirkeci. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.
The distance between Istanbul and Sultanahmet is 2 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Sultanahmet without a car is to train which takes 4 min and costs 4 ₺ - 8 ₺.
The train from Yenikapi to Sirkeci takes 4 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Istanbul to Sultanahmet bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), depart from Langa Davutpaşa station.
Istanbul to Sultanahmet train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Yenikapi station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Sultanahmet is to train which takes 4 min and costs 4 ₺ - 8 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 40 ₺ and takes 8 min.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Sultanahmet, Turkey?
Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Yenikapi to Sirkeci every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₺4–8 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT) operates a bus from Langa Davutpaşa to Akbıyık every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₺40 and the journey takes 8 min.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Yenikapi to Sirkeci
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺4–8
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- 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
- Phone
- +90 212 372 22 22
- iett@iett.gov.tr
- Website
- iett.istanbul
Bus from Langa Davutpaşa to Akbıyık
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40
- Website
- https://iett.istanbul/en
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Estimated price
- ₺200–240
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 Sultanahmet bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), arrive at Akbıyık station.
Istanbul to Sultanahmet train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sirkeci station.
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