There are 5 ways to get from Esenler to Topkapı Palace by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram
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Metro, train
best- Take the train from Kartaltepe-Kocatepe to Yenikapitrain M1a
- Take the train from Yenikapi to Sirkecitrain Marmaray Banliyö Treni
38 min₺77–97Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kazım Karabekir Mahallesi to Şişhane 2bus 89C
1h 9m₺40–55Taxi
- Take the taxi from Esenler to Topkapı Palacetaxi 12.4 km
14 min₺650–800Drive 12.4 km
- Drive from Esenler to Topkapı Palacecar 12.4 km
14 min₺70–101Tram
- Take the tram from Bağcılar to Gulhanetram T1
1h 3m₺42
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Esenler to Topkapı Palace is to tram which costs 42 ₺ and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Esenler to Topkapı Palace is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs 650 ₺ - 800 ₺.
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 Gulhane. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.
The distance between Esenler and Topkapı Palace is 10 km. The road distance is 12.4 km.
The best way to get from Esenler to Topkapı Palace without a car is to Metro and train which takes 38 min and costs 75 ₺ - 100 ₺.
It takes approximately 38 min to get from Esenler to Topkapı Palace, including transfers.
Esenler to Topkapı Palace bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), depart from Kazım Karabekir Mahallesi station.
Esenler to Topkapı Palace train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Kartaltepe-Kocatepe station.
The best way to get from Esenler to Topkapı Palace is to Metro and train which takes 38 min and costs 75 ₺ - 100 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 40 ₺ - 55 ₺ and takes 1h 9m.
What companies run services between Esenler, Turkey and Topkapı Palace, Istanbul, Turkey?
You can take a train from Kartaltepe-Kocatepe to Topkapı Palace via Yenikapi and Sirkeci in around 38 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
Tram from Bağcılar to Gulhane
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Yenikapi to Sirkeci
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺35–55
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +90 212 372 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
Bus from Kazım Karabekir Mahallesi to Şişhane 2
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40–55
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- ₺650–800
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 Topkapı Palace bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), arrive at Şişhane 2 station.
Esenler to Topkapı Palace train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Yenikapi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Esenler to Topkapı Palace is 12 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Esenler to Topkapı Palace.
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