There are 5 ways to get from Balat to Galata by bus, tram, ferry, taxi, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Köprübaşı to Şişhane 2bus 55T
7 min₺40Ferry
cheapest- Take the ferry from Hasköy to Kasımpaşaferry
15 min₺16–19Tram
- Take the tram from Balat to Eminönütram T5
10 min₺42Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balat to Galatataxi 5.1 km
6 min₺310–380Walk
- Take the foot from Balat to Galatawalk 3.7 km
43 min
Balat to Galata by ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balat to Galata is to ferry which costs 16 ₺ - 19 ₺ and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Balat to Galata is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs 310 ₺ - 380 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Köprübaşı and arriving at Şişhane 2. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Hasköy and arriving at Kasımpaşa. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 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 Galata is 3 km.
The best way to get from Balat to Galata without a car is to bus which takes 7 min and costs 40 ₺.
The bus from Köprübaşı to Şişhane 2 takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Balat to Galata bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), depart from Köprübaşı station.
Balat to Galata train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Balat station.
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.
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Tram from Balat to Eminönü
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
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- Phone
- +90 212 372 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- iett.istanbul
Bus from Köprübaşı to Şişhane 2
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40
- Website
- https://iett.istanbul/en
- Phone
- 0212313800010
- [email protected]
- Website
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
Ferry from Hasköy to Kasımpaşa
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺16–19
- Schedules at
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Estimated price
- ₺310–380
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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More Questions & Answers
Balat to Galata bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), arrive at Şişhane 2 station.
Balat to Galata train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Eminönü station.
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