There are 7 ways to get from Galata Tower to Dolmabahçe by tram, bus, ferry, taxi, rideshare, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Karaköy to Kabatastram T1
14 min₺42Ferry
cheapest- Take the ferry from Karaköy to Kabataşferry
18 min₺16–19Bus via Karaköy
- Take the bus from Karaköy to Mimar Sinan Üniversitesibus 28T / ...
14 min₺40–60Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galata Tower to Dolmabahçetaxi 3.5 km
4 min₺230–290Bus
- Take the bus from Kemeraltı to Mimar Sinan Üniversitesibus 30D
34 min₺40–60Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Karaköy, Müeyyedzade, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye to Beşiktaş, Sinanpaşa, 34353 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye4 km
23 min₺68Walk
- Take the walk from Galata Tower to Dolmabahçewalk 2.9 km
35 min
Galata Tower to Dolmabahçe by foot and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galata Tower to Dolmabahçe is to ferry which costs 16 ₺ - 19 ₺ and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from Galata Tower to Dolmabahçe is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs 230 ₺ - 290 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Karaköy and arriving at Mimar Sinan Üniversitesi. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Karaköy and arriving at Kabataş. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karaköy and arriving at Kabatas. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.
The distance between Galata Tower and Dolmabahçe is 3 km.
The best way to get from Galata Tower to Dolmabahçe without a car is to tram which takes 14 min and costs 42 ₺.
The tram from Karaköy to Kabatas takes 8 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Galata Tower to Dolmabahçe bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), depart from Karaköy station.
Galata Tower to Dolmabahçe train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Karaköy station.
What companies run services between Galata Tower, Turkey and Dolmabahçe, Turkey?
Istanbul Ulasim operates a vehicle from Karaköy to Kabatas every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₺42 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT) operates a bus from Karaköy to Mimar Sinan Üniversitesi hourly. Tickets cost ₺40–60 and the journey takes 8 min.
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Tram from Karaköy to Kabatas
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- +90 212 372 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
Bus from Karaköy to Mimar Sinan Üniversitesi
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺40–60
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
Bus from Kemeraltı to Mimar Sinan Üniversitesi
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺40–60
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
- Phone
- 0212313800010
- [email protected]
- Website
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
Ferry from Karaköy to Kabataş
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺16–19
- Schedules at
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Karaköy, Müeyyedzade, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye to Beşiktaş, Sinanpaşa, 34353 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺68
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Estimated price
- ₺230–290
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
Galata Tower to Dolmabahçe bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), arrive at Mimar Sinan Üniversitesi station.
Galata Tower to Dolmabahçe train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Kabatas station.
There are 4438+ hotels available in Dolmabahçe.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Galata Tower and Dolmabahçe. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
















