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How to get fromIstanbul Airport (IST) to Galata Towerby train, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Galata Tower by train, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Metro

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    1. Take the train from Istanbul Airport to Gayrettepetrain train M11
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Sishanetrain train M2
    51 min
    ₺84

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Şişhane 6bus bus Hvist-11
    1h 40m
    ₺130–380

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Istanbul-IST to Galata Towerrideshare rideshare 41.3 km
    38 min

  4. Drive 41.3 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Galata Towercar car 41.3 km
    38 min
    ₺232–335

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Galata Towertaxi taxi 41.3 km
    38 min
    ₺2,000–2,400

  6. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Istanbul Airport to Galata Towershuttle bus
    41 min

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Galata Tower by bus and foot

Calendar147Weekly Services
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₺130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.2 km
  • Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey and Galata Tower, Turkey?

You can take a train from Istanbul Airport to Galata Tower via Gayrettepe and Sishane in around 51 min. Alternatively, HAVAİST operates a bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Şişhane 6 hourly. Tickets cost ₺130–380 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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