There are 5 ways to get from Galata Tower to Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul by ferry, bus, taxi, foot, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry
best- Take the ferry from Karaköy to Beşiktaş İskelesiferry
26 min₺17–20Bus
- Take the bus from Kemeraltı to Mimar Sinan Üniversitesibus 30D
2h 44m₺40–60Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galata Tower to Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbultaxi 4.1 km
5 min₺260–320Walk
- Take the walk from Galata Tower to Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbulwalk 16.2 km
2h 49mRideshare
- Take the rideshare from Karaköy, Müeyyedzade, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye to Beşiktaş, Sinanpaşa, 34353 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye4 km
2h 36m₺68
Galata Tower to Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul by foot and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galata Tower to Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul is to ferry which costs 17 ₺ - 20 ₺ and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Galata Tower to Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs 260 ₺ - 320 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kemeraltı and arriving at Mimar Sinan Üniversitesi. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Karaköy and arriving at Beşiktaş İskelesi. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
The distance between Galata Tower and Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul is 5 km.
The best way to get from Galata Tower to Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul without a car is to ferry which takes 26 min and costs 17 ₺ - 20 ₺.
The ferry from Karaköy to Beşiktaş İskelesi takes 15 min including transfers and departs every four hours.
Galata Tower to Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), depart from Kemeraltı station.
Galata Tower to Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), arrive at Mimar Sinan Üniversitesi station.
There are 4384+ hotels available in Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul.
What companies run services between Galata Tower, Turkey and Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey?
Şehir Hatları operates a ferry from Karaköy to Beşiktaş İskelesi every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₺17–20 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT) operates a bus from Kemeraltı to Mimar Sinan Üniversitesi hourly. Tickets cost ₺40–60 and the journey takes 29 min.
- Phone
- +90 212 372 22 22
- [email protected]
- 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 Beşiktaş İskelesi
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺17–20
- 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
- 5 min
- Estimated price
- ₺260–320
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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