There are 6 ways to get from Port of Istanbul to Dolmabahçe Palace by bus, tram, taxi, foot, ferry, or rideshare
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Karaköy to Mimar Sinan Üniversitesi30D / ...
15 min₺40Ferry
cheapest- Take the ferry from Karaköy to Beşiktaş İskelesi
2h 24m₺17–20Tram
- Take the tram from Karaköy to KabatasT1
21 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Port of Istanbul to Dolmabahçe Palace3 km
3 min₺130–170Walk
- Take the foot from Port of Istanbul to Dolmabahçe Palace3 km
36 minRideshare
- Take the rideshare from Karaköy, Müeyyedzade, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye to Beşiktaş, Sinanpaşa, 34353 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye4 km
27 min₺60
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port of Istanbul to Dolmabahçe Palace is to ferry which costs 17 ₺ - 20 ₺ and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Port of Istanbul to Dolmabahçe Palace is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs 130 ₺ - 170 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Karaköy and arriving at Mimar Sinan Üniversitesi. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Karaköy and arriving at Beşiktaş İskelesi. Services depart once daily, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karaköy and arriving at Kabatas. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.
The distance between Port of Istanbul and Dolmabahçe Palace is 15 km.
The best way to get from Port of Istanbul to Dolmabahçe Palace without a car is to bus which takes 15 min and costs 40 ₺.
The bus from Karaköy to Mimar Sinan Üniversitesi takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Port of Istanbul to Dolmabahçe Palace bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), depart from Karaköy station.
Port of Istanbul to Dolmabahçe Palace train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Karaköy station.
What companies run services between Port of Istanbul, Turkey and Dolmabahçe Palace, Turkey?
İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT) operates a bus from Karaköy to Mimar Sinan Üniversitesi every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₺40 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, Istanbul Ulasim operates a vehicle from Karaköy to Kabatas every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 8 min.
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- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- info@metro.istanbul
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Tram from Karaköy to Kabatas
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- +90 212 372 22 22
- iett@iett.gov.tr
- Website
- iett.istanbul
Bus from Karaköy to Mimar Sinan Üniversitesi
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40
- Website
- https://iett.istanbul/en
- Phone
- +90 212 313 80 00
- info@sehirhatlari.istanbul
- Website
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
Ferry from Karaköy to Beşiktaş İskelesi
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺17–20
- 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
- 3 min
- Estimated price
- ₺130–170
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
Port of Istanbul to Dolmabahçe Palace bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), arrive at Mimar Sinan Üniversitesi station.
Port of Istanbul to Dolmabahçe Palace train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Kabatas station.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Port of Istanbul and Dolmabahçe Palace. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.