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How to get fromGalata Tower to Balatby bus, tram, ferry, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Galata Tower to Balat by bus, tram, ferry, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Şişhane 2 to Köprübaşıbus bus 55T
    13 min
    ₺40–55

  2. Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Karaköy to Fenerferry ferry
    28 min
    ₺16–20

  3. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Eminönü to Balattram tram T5
    22 min
    ₺42

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Galata Tower to Balattaxi taxi 3.4 km
    4 min
    ₺230–280

  5. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Galata Tower to Balatwalk walk 3.6 km
    43 min

Galata Tower to Balat by foot and ferry

Calendar89Weekly Services
Duration28 minAverage Duration
Ticket₺16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.7 km
  • Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Galata Tower, Turkey and Balat, Istanbul, Turkey?

İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT) operates a bus from Şişhane 2 to Köprübaşı every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₺40–55 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Istanbul Ulasim operates a vehicle from Eminönü to Balat every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₺42 and the journey takes 9 min.

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