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

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

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  1. Metro

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

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Şişhane 2 to Pertevniyal Valide Sultanbus bus 32T / ...
    7 min
    ₺40–55

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Galata to Istanbultaxi taxi 3.9 km
    6 min
    ₺260–320

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Galata to Istanbulwalk walk 3.1 km
    37 min

  5. Tram

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

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  • Distance: 2.1 km
  • Duration: 4 min

What companies run services between Galata, 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 Pertevniyal Valide Sultan every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₺40–55 and the journey takes 7 min.

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