There are 5 ways to get from Galata to Balat by bus, tram, ferry, taxi, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Şişhane 2 to Köprübaşıbus 55T
7 min₺40–55Ferry
cheapest- Take the ferry from Kasımpaşa to Hasköyferry
- Take the ferry from Hasköy to Ayvansarayferry
48 min₺17–20Tram
- Take the tram from Eminönü to Balattram T5
9 min₺42Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galata to Balattaxi 3.7 km
5 min₺250–310Walk
- Take the walk from Galata to Balatwalk 3.7 km
43 min
Galata to Balat by ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galata to Balat is to ferry which costs 17 ₺ - 20 ₺ and takes 48 min.
The fastest way to get from Galata to Balat is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs 250 ₺ - 310 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Şişhane 2 and arriving at Köprübaşı. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.
No, there is no direct ferry from Galata to Balat. However, there are services departing from Kasımpaşa and arriving at Ayvansaray via Hasköy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Eminönü and arriving at Balat. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.
The distance between Galata and Balat is 5 km.
The best way to get from Galata to Balat without a car is to bus which takes 7 min and costs 40 ₺ - 55 ₺.
The bus from Şişhane 2 to Köprübaşı takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Galata to Balat bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), depart from Şişhane 2 station.
Galata to Balat train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Eminönü station.
What companies run services between Galata, Turkey and Balat, Istanbul, Turkey?
İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT) operates a bus from Şişhane 2 to Köprübaşı every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₺40–55 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Istanbul Ulasim operates a vehicle from Eminönü to Balat every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₺42 and the journey takes 9 min.
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Tram from Eminönü to Balat
- Ave. Duration
- 9 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 Köprübaşı
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40–55
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
- Phone
- 0212313800010
- [email protected]
- Website
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
Ferry from Kasımpaşa to Hasköy
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺16–19
- Schedules at
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
Ferry from Hasköy to Ayvansaray
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺1
- Schedules at
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Estimated price
- ₺250–310
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 to Balat bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), arrive at Köprübaşı station.
Galata to Balat train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Balat station.
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