There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Taksim by train, bus, ferry, taxi, tram, or foot
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Metro
best- Take the train from Vezneciler to Taksimtrain M2
7 minBus
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi to Taksim Tünelbus 89C / ...
10 min₺40Ferry
- Take the ferry from Yenikapı to Kabataşferry
20 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Istanbul to Taksimtaxi 5.8 km
7 min₺220–270Tram
- Take the tram from Aksaray to Findiklitram T1
20 minWalk
- Take the foot from Istanbul to Taksimwalk 4.7 km
57 min
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Taksim is to bus which costs 40 ₺ and takes 10 min.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Taksim is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs 220 ₺ - 270 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi and arriving at Taksim Tünel. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Yenikapı and arriving at Kabataş. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vezneciler and arriving at Taksim. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.
The distance between Istanbul and Taksim is 4 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Taksim without a car is to Metro which takes 7 min and costs .
The Metro from Vezneciler to Taksim takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Istanbul to Taksim bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), depart from İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi station.
Istanbul to Taksim train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Vezneciler station.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Taksim, Turkey?
Istanbul Ulasim operates a train from Vezneciler to Taksim every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT) operates a bus from İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi to Taksim Tünel every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ₺40 and the journey takes 10 min.
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- info@metro.istanbul
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Vezneciler to Taksim
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Tram from Aksaray to Findikli
- Ave. Duration
- 20 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 Taksim Tünel
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40
- Website
- https://iett.istanbul/en
- Phone
- 0 850 222 44 36
- info@ido.com.tr
- Website
- ido.com.tr
Ferry from Yenikapı to Kabataş
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.ido.com.tr/en/
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Estimated price
- ₺220–270
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
The best way to get from Istanbul to Taksim is to Metro which takes 7 min and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 40 ₺ and takes 10 min.
Istanbul to Taksim bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), arrive at Taksim Tünel station.
Istanbul to Taksim train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Taksim station.
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