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How to get fromGalata Tower to Istanbulby train, tram, taxi, foot, or bus

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

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  1. Metro

    best
    1. Take the train from Sishane to Veznecilertrain train M2
    8 min
    ₺42

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Şişhane 2 to İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesibus bus 32T / ...
    12 min
    ₺40

  3. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Karaköy to Aksaraytram tram T1
    20 min
    ₺42

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Galata Tower to Istanbultaxi taxi 3.6 km
    5 min
    ₺250–300

  5. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Galata Tower to Istanbulwalk walk 3 km
    37 min

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  • Distance: 2.5 km
  • Duration: 8 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.

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