There are 6 ways to get from Balat to Topkapı Palace by tram, bus, taxi, foot, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, bus
best- Take the tram from Balat to Eminönütram T5
- Take the bus from Eminönü Mısır Çarşısı to Sarayburnubus Bn1
27 min₺82Ferry
cheapest- Take the ferry from Fener to Karaköyferry
44 min₺16–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balat to Topkapı Palacetaxi 5.6 km
7 min₺330–400Walk
- Take the walk from Balat to Topkapı Palacewalk 5.2 km
1h 1mTram
- Take the tram from Balat to Eminönütram T5
34 min₺42Bus
- Take the bus from Hasköy Cami Altı to Karaköybus 50E
36 min₺40
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balat to Topkapı Palace is to ferry which costs 16 ₺ - 20 ₺ and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Balat to Topkapı Palace is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs 330 ₺ - 400 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hasköy Cami Altı and arriving at Karaköy. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Fener and arriving at Karaköy. 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 Topkapı Palace is 9 km.
The best way to get from Balat to Topkapı Palace without a car is to tram and bus which takes 27 min and costs 82 ₺.
It takes approximately 27 min to get from Balat to Topkapı Palace, including transfers.
Balat to Topkapı Palace bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), depart from Hasköy Cami Altı station.
Balat to Topkapı Palace train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Balat station.
What companies run services between Balat, Istanbul, Turkey and Topkapı Palace, Istanbul, Turkey?
Istanbul Ulasim operates a vehicle from Balat to Eminönü every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₺42 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT) operates a bus from Hasköy Cami Altı to Karaköy every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₺40 and the journey takes 8 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
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
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
Bus from Eminönü Mısır Çarşısı to Sarayburnu
- Ave. Duration
- 3 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
Bus from Hasköy Cami Altı to Karaköy
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
- Phone
- 0212313800010
- [email protected]
- Website
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
Ferry from Fener to Karaköy
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺16–20
- Schedules at
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Estimated price
- ₺330–400
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 Topkapı Palace bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), arrive at Karaköy station.
Balat to Topkapı Palace train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Eminönü station.
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