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How to get fromŞişhane (Istanbul Metro) to Basilica Cisternby cable car, tram, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Şişhane (Istanbul Metro) to Basilica Cistern by cable car, tram, taxi, or foot

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  1. Cable car, tram

    best
    1. Take the cablecar from Beyoğlu to Karaköycablecar cable car F2
    2. Take the tram from Karaköy to Sultanahmettram tram T1
    17 min
    ₺84

  2. Tram via Karaköy

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Karaköy to Sultanahmettram tram T1
    19 min
    ₺42

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Şişhane (Istanbul Metro) to Basilica Cisterntaxi taxi 3.1 km
    4 min
    ₺220–260

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Şişhane (Istanbul Metro) to Basilica Cisternwalk walk 2.9 km
    35 min

  5. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Tophane to Sultanahmettram tram T1
    22 min
    ₺42

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  • Distance: 2.7 km
  • Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Şişhane (Istanbul Metro), Turkey and Basilica Cistern, Turkey?

Istanbul Ulasim operates a vehicle from Karaköy to Sultanahmet every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₺42 and the journey takes 7 min.

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