There are 6 ways to get from Galata Tower to Taksim by train, tram, ferry, taxi, bus, 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.
Metro
best- Take the train from Sishane to Taksimtrain M2
7 min₺42Ferry
cheapest- Take the ferry from Karaköy to Kabataşferry
18 min₺16–19Tram
- Take the tram from Beyoğlu to Taksimtram T2
14 min₺40–55Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galata Tower to Taksimtaxi 2.8 km
3 min₺200–250Bus
- Take the bus from Şişhane 1 to Taksim Tünelbus 70Fe / ...
10 min₺40–60Walk
- Take the foot from Galata Tower to Taksimwalk 1.9 km
23 min
Galata Tower to Taksim by foot and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galata Tower to Taksim is to ferry which costs 16 ₺ - 19 ₺ and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from Galata Tower to Taksim is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs 200 ₺ - 250 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Şişhane 1 and arriving at Taksim Tünel. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 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 Sishane and arriving at Taksim. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.
The distance between Galata Tower and Taksim is 2 km.
The best way to get from Galata Tower to Taksim without a car is to Metro which takes 7 min and costs 42 ₺.
The Metro from Sishane to Taksim takes 3 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Galata Tower to Taksim bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), depart from Şişhane 1 station.
Galata Tower to Taksim train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Sishane station.
What companies run services between Galata Tower, Turkey and Taksim, Turkey?
Istanbul Ulasim operates a train from Sishane to Taksim every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₺42 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, Şehir Hatları operates a ferry from Karaköy to Kabataş every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₺16–19 and the journey takes 10 min.
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Sishane to Taksim
- Ave. Duration
- 3 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Tram from Beyoğlu to Taksim
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
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- Phone
- +90 212 372 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- iett.istanbul
Tram from Beyoğlu to Taksim
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺40–55
- Website
- https://iett.istanbul/en
- Phone
- +90 212 372 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- iett.istanbul
Bus from Şişhane 1 to Taksim Tünel
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40–60
- Website
- https://iett.istanbul/en
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 3 min
- Estimated price
- ₺200–250
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
The best way to get from Galata Tower to Taksim is to Metro which takes 7 min and costs 42 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 40 ₺ - 60 ₺ and takes 10 min.
Galata Tower to Taksim bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), arrive at Taksim Tünel station.
Galata Tower to Taksim train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Taksim station.
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