There are 5 ways to get from Bosporus to Istanbul by bus, train, ferry, taxi, or car
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Bus, Metro
best- Take the bus from Yeniköy to Leventbus 40B
- Take the train from Levent to Veznecilertrain M2
51 min₺82Ferry
cheapest- Take the ferry from İstinye to Eminönüferry
1h 18m₺21–25Bus
- Take the bus from Yeniköy to Beşiktaş Peronlarbus 40B
- Take the bus from Beşiktas Meydan to İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesibus 28T
1h 11m₺80–115Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bosporus to Istanbultaxi 20.1 km
26 min₺1,000–1,300Drive 20.1 km
- Drive from Bosporus to Istanbulcar 20.1 km
26 min₺113–163
Bosporus to Istanbul by foot and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bosporus to Istanbul is to ferry which costs 21 ₺ - 25 ₺ and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Bosporus to Istanbul is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs 1.000 ₺ - 1.300 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Bosporus to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Yeniköy and arriving at İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi via Beşiktas Meydan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from İstinye and arriving at Eminönü. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
The distance between Bosporus and Istanbul is 20 km. The road distance is 20.1 km.
The best way to get from Bosporus to Istanbul without a car is to bus and Metro which takes 51 min and costs 82 ₺.
It takes approximately 51 min to get from Bosporus to Istanbul, including transfers.
Bosporus to Istanbul bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), depart from Yeniköy station.
Bosporus to Istanbul bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), arrive at Beşiktaş Peronlar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bosporus to Istanbul is 20 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Bosporus to Istanbul.
What companies run services between Bosporus, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
You can take a vehicle from Bosporus to İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi via Yeniköy and Beşiktas Meydan in around 1h 11m. Alternatively, Şehir Hatları operates a ferry from İstinye to Eminönü hourly. Tickets cost ₺21–25 and the journey takes 1h.
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Levent to Vezneciler
- Ave. Duration
- 17 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 Yeniköy to Levent
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺40
- Website
- https://iett.istanbul/en
Bus from Yeniköy to Beşiktaş Peronlar
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺40–55
- Website
- https://iett.istanbul/en
Bus from Beşiktas Meydan to İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40–60
- Website
- https://iett.istanbul/en
- Phone
- 0212313800010
- [email protected]
- Website
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
Ferry from İstinye to Eminönü
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺21–25
- Schedules at
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–1,300
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
Merkez Taxi
Sultanbeyli Taksi
- Phone
- +90 538 642 77 83
- Website
- sultanbeyli-taksi.business.site
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