There are 5 ways to get from Galata Tower to Istanbul by train, tram, taxi, foot, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Metro
best- Take the train from Sishane to Veznecilertrain M2
8 min₺42Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Şişhane 2 to İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesibus 32T / ...
12 min₺40Tram
- Take the tram from Karaköy to Aksaraytram T1
20 min₺42Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galata Tower to Istanbultaxi 3.7 km
5 min₺250–300Walk
- Take the walk from Galata Tower to Istanbulwalk 3 km
37 min
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galata Tower to Istanbul is to bus which costs 40 ₺ and takes 12 min.
The fastest way to get from Galata Tower to Istanbul is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs 250 ₺ - 300 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Şişhane 2 and arriving at İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sishane and arriving at Vezneciler. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.
The distance between Galata Tower and Istanbul is 3 km.
The best way to get from Galata Tower to Istanbul without a car is to Metro which takes 8 min and costs 42 ₺.
The Metro from Sishane to Vezneciler takes 4 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Galata Tower to Istanbul bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), depart from Şişhane 2 station.
Galata Tower to Istanbul train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Sishane station.
The best way to get from Galata Tower to Istanbul is to Metro which takes 8 min and costs 42 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 40 ₺ and takes 12 min.
What companies run services between Galata Tower, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
Istanbul Ulasim operates a train from Sishane to Vezneciler every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₺42 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT) operates a bus from Şişhane 2 to İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ₺40 and the journey takes 6 min.
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Sishane to Vezneciler
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Tram from Karaköy to Aksaray
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
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- Phone
- +90 212 372 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
Bus from Şişhane 2 to İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Estimated price
- ₺250–300
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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Booking & Getting There
Galata Tower to Istanbul bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), arrive at İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi station.
Galata Tower to Istanbul train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Vezneciler station.
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