There are 6 ways to get from Karaköy to Dolmabahçe by tram, bus, ferry, taxi, rideshare, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Tophane to KabatasT1
6 minFerry
cheapest- Take the ferry from Karaköy to Kabataş
10 min₺16–19Bus
- Take the bus from Kemeraltı to Mimar Sinan Üniversitesi30D
8 min₺40Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaköy to Dolmabahçe2.6 km
2 min₺120–150Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Karaköy, Müeyyedzade, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye to Beşiktaş, Sinanpaşa, 34353 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye4 km
19 min₺60Walk
- Take the foot from Karaköy to Dolmabahçe2.7 km
31 min
Karaköy to Dolmabahçe by ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaköy to Dolmabahçe is to ferry which costs 16 ₺ - 19 ₺ and takes 10 min.
The fastest way to get from Karaköy to Dolmabahçe is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs 120 ₺ - 150 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kemeraltı and arriving at Mimar Sinan Üniversitesi. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Karaköy and arriving at Kabataş. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tophane and arriving at Kabatas. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.
The distance between Karaköy and Dolmabahçe is 1 km.
The best way to get from Karaköy to Dolmabahçe without a car is to tram which takes 6 min and costs .
The tram from Tophane to Kabatas takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Karaköy to Dolmabahçe bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), depart from Kemeraltı station.
Karaköy to Dolmabahçe train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Tophane station.
What companies run services between Karaköy, Istanbul, Turkey and Dolmabahçe, Turkey?
Istanbul Ulasim operates a vehicle from Tophane to Kabatas every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT) operates a bus from Kemeraltı to Mimar Sinan Üniversitesi every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ₺40 and the journey takes 8 min.
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- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- info@metro.istanbul
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Tram from Tophane to Kabatas
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- +90 212 372 22 22
- iett@iett.gov.tr
- Website
- iett.istanbul
Bus from Kemeraltı to Mimar Sinan Üniversitesi
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40
- Website
- https://iett.istanbul/en
- Phone
- 0212313800010
- info@sehirhatlari.istanbul
- Website
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
Ferry from Karaköy to Kabataş
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺16–19
- Schedules at
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Karaköy, Müeyyedzade, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye to Beşiktaş, Sinanpaşa, 34353 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺60
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2 min
- Estimated price
- ₺120–150
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
Karaköy to Dolmabahçe bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), arrive at Mimar Sinan Üniversitesi station.
Karaköy to Dolmabahçe train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Kabatas station.
There are 4499+ hotels available in Dolmabahçe.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Karaköy and Dolmabahçe. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.