There are 4 ways to get from Balat to Taksim by bus, 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 Taksim Tünelbus 55T
11 min₺40–55Ferry
cheapest- Take the ferry from Ayvansaray to Hasköyferry
- Take the ferry from Sütlüce to Kabataşferry
1h 56m₺33–40Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balat to Taksimtaxi 7.1 km
7 min₺420–500Walk
- Take the walk from Balat to Taksimwalk 5.1 km
1h 1m
Balat to Taksim by ferry and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balat to Taksim is to ferry which costs 30 ₺ - 40 ₺ and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Balat to Taksim is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs 420 ₺ - 500 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Köprübaşı and arriving at Taksim Tünel. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.
No, there is no direct ferry from Balat to Taksim. However, there are services departing from Ayvansaray and arriving at Kabataş via Sütlüce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Balat and Taksim is 5 km.
The best way to get from Balat to Taksim without a car is to bus which takes 11 min and costs 40 ₺ - 55 ₺.
The bus from Köprübaşı to Taksim Tünel takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Balat to Taksim bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), depart from Köprübaşı station.
Balat to Taksim bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), arrive at Taksim Tünel station.
There are 4292+ hotels available in Taksim.
What companies run services between Balat, Istanbul, Turkey and Taksim, Turkey?
İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT) operates a bus from Köprübaşı to Taksim Tünel every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₺40–55 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Ayvansaray to Kabataş via Hasköy and Sütlüce in around 1h 56m.
- Phone
- +90 212 372 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
Bus from Köprübaşı to Taksim Tünel
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40–55
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
- Phone
- 0212313800010
- [email protected]
- Website
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
Ferry from Ayvansaray to Hasköy
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺15–18
- Schedules at
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
Ferry from Sütlüce to Kabataş
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺18–22
- Schedules at
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Estimated price
- ₺420–500
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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