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How to get fromBalat to Galataby bus, tram, ferry, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Balat to Galata by bus, tram, ferry, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Köprübaşı to Şişhane 2bus bus 55T
    7 min
    ₺40

  2. Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Ayvansaray to Hasköyferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Hasköy to Kasımpaşaferry ferry
    51 min
    ₺16–20

  3. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Balat to Eminönütram tram T5
    10 min
    ₺42

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Balat to Galatataxi taxi 5.1 km
    6 min
    ₺320–390

  5. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Balat to Galatawalk walk 3.7 km
    43 min

Balat to Galata by ferry

Calendar158Weekly Ferries
Duration51 minAverage Duration
Ticket₺16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.5 km
  • Duration: 7 min

What companies run services between Balat, Istanbul, Turkey and Galata, Turkey?

İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT) operates a bus from Köprübaşı to Şişhane 2 every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₺40 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Istanbul Ulasim operates a vehicle from Balat to Eminönü every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₺42 and the journey takes 10 min.

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