There are 5 ways to get from Esenler to Galata Tower by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram
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Metro
best- Take the train from Kartaltepe-Kocatepe to Yenikapitrain M1a
- Take the train from Yenikapi to Sishanetrain M2
25 min₺84Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kazım Karabekir Mahallesi to Şişhane 2bus 89C
34 min₺40–55Taxi
- Take the taxi from Esenler to Galata Towertaxi 11.9 km
12 min₺600–750Drive 11.9 km
- Drive from Esenler to Galata Towercar 11.9 km
12 min₺67–96Tram
- Take the tram from Bağcılar to Karaköytram T1
1h 3m₺42
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Esenler to Galata Tower is to tram which costs 42 ₺ and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Esenler to Galata Tower is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs 600 ₺ - 750 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kazım Karabekir Mahallesi and arriving at Şişhane 2. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bağcılar and arriving at Karaköy. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 57 min.
The distance between Esenler and Galata Tower is 10 km. The road distance is 11.9 km.
The best way to get from Esenler to Galata Tower without a car is to Metro which takes 25 min and costs 84 ₺.
It takes approximately 25 min to get from Esenler to Galata Tower, including transfers.
Esenler to Galata Tower bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), depart from Kazım Karabekir Mahallesi station.
Esenler to Galata Tower train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Kartaltepe-Kocatepe station.
The best way to get from Esenler to Galata Tower is to Metro which takes 25 min and costs 84 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 40 ₺ - 55 ₺ and takes 34 min.
What companies run services between Esenler, Turkey and Galata Tower, Turkey?
You can take a train from Kartaltepe-Kocatepe to Galata Tower via Yenikapi and Sishane in around 25 min. Alternatively, İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT) operates a bus from Kazım Karabekir Mahallesi to Şişhane 2 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ₺40–55 and the journey takes 28 min.
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Kartaltepe-Kocatepe to Yenikapi
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Train from Yenikapi to Sishane
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Tram from Bağcılar to Karaköy
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- +90 212 372 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- iett.istanbul
Bus from Kazım Karabekir Mahallesi to Şişhane 2
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40–55
- Website
- https://iett.istanbul/en
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Estimated price
- ₺600–750
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
Esenler to Galata Tower bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), arrive at Şişhane 2 station.
Esenler to Galata Tower train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Yenikapi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Esenler to Galata Tower is 12 km. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Esenler to Galata Tower.
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