There are 6 ways to get from Balat to Basilica Cistern by tram, bus, taxi, or foot
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Tram via Küçükpazar
best- Take the tram from Balat to Küçükpazartram T5
- Take the tram from Karaköy to Sultanahmettram T1
22 min₺124–144Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hasköy Cami Altı to Eminönübus 50E
27 min₺40Bus, tram
- Take the bus from Balat to İstanbul Tıp Fakültesibus 35D
- Take the tram from Capa-Sehremini to Sultanahmettram T1
38 min₺82–92Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balat to Basilica Cisterntaxi 6 km
7 min₺350–420Tram
- Take the tram from Balat to Eminönütram T5
29 min₺42Walk
- Take the foot from Balat to Basilica Cisternwalk 4.7 km
56 min
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balat to Basilica Cistern is to bus which costs 40 ₺ and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Balat to Basilica Cistern is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs 350 ₺ - 420 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hasköy Cami Altı and arriving at Eminönü. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Balat and arriving at Eminönü. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.
The distance between Balat and Basilica Cistern is 8 km.
The best way to get from Balat to Basilica Cistern without a car is to tram via Küçükpazar which takes 22 min and costs 120 ₺ - 150 ₺.
It takes approximately 22 min to get from Balat to Basilica Cistern, including transfers.
Balat to Basilica Cistern bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), depart from Hasköy Cami Altı station.
Balat to Basilica Cistern train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Balat station.
Balat to Basilica Cistern bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), arrive at Eminönü station.
What companies run services between Balat, Istanbul, Turkey and Basilica Cistern, Turkey?
You can take a vehicle from Balat to Basilica Cistern via Küçükpazar, Eminönü, Karaköy, Karaköy, and Sultanahmet in around 22 min. Alternatively, İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT) operates a bus from Hasköy Cami Altı to Eminönü every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₺40 and the journey takes 9 min.
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Tram from Balat to Küçükpazar
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Tram from Karaköy to Sultanahmet
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Tram from Capa-Sehremini to Sultanahmet
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Tram from Balat to Eminönü
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- +90 212 372 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- iett.istanbul
Bus from Hasköy Cami Altı to Eminönü
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40
- Website
- https://iett.istanbul/en
Bus from Balat to İstanbul Tıp Fakültesi
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40–50
- Website
- https://iett.istanbul/en
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Estimated price
- ₺350–420
Ayasofya Taksi Durağı
- Phone
- +90 212 516 54 84
- Website
- firmasec.com
Ayasofya Taxi
- Phone
- +902125181160
- Website
- firmasec.com
OZ Taxi
- Phone
- +90 2122441567
- Website
- onlinetaksi.com
Pera Taksi Durağı
- Phone
- +90 212 245 54 98
- Website
- firmasec.com
Pera Taxi
- Phone
- +902122438399
- Website
- firmasec.com
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Balat to Basilica Cistern train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Küçükpazar station.
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