There are 3 ways to get from Galata Bridge to Basilica Cistern by train, tram, or cable car
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Metro, tram
best- Take the train from Halic to Veznecilertrain M2
- Take the tram from Laleli to Sultanahmettram T1
29 min₺84Metro, train
cheapest- Take the train from Halic to Yenikapitrain M2
- Take the train from Yenikapi to Sirkecitrain Marmaray Banliyö Treni
34 min₺77–97Cable car, tram
- Take the cable car from Beyoğlu to Karaköycablecar F2
- Take the tram from Karaköy to Sultanahmettram T1
31 min₺126
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galata Bridge to Basilica Cistern is to Metro and tram which costs 84 ₺ and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Galata Bridge to Basilica Cistern is to Metro and tram which takes 29 min and costs 84 ₺.
No, there is no direct train from Galata Bridge to Basilica Cistern. However, there are services departing from Halic and arriving at Sultanahmet via Laleli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29 min.
The distance between Galata Bridge and Basilica Cistern is 4 km.
The best way to get from Galata Bridge to Basilica Cistern without a car is to Metro and tram which takes 29 min and costs 84 ₺.
It takes approximately 29 min to get from Galata Bridge to Basilica Cistern, including transfers.
Galata Bridge to Basilica Cistern train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Halic station.
Galata Bridge to Basilica Cistern train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Vezneciler station.
There are 4424+ hotels available in Basilica Cistern.
What companies run services between Galata Bridge, Turkey and Basilica Cistern, Turkey?
You can take a vehicle from Galata Bridge to Basilica Cistern via Halic, Yenikapi, and Sirkeci in around 34 min.
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Halic to Vezneciler
- Ave. Duration
- 3 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Tram from Laleli to Sultanahmet
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Cable car from Beyoğlu to Karaköy
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Tram from Karaköy to Sultanahmet
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Train from Halic to Yenikapi
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Yenikapi to Sirkeci
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺35–55
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
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