There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Balat by train, bus, taxi, or foot
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Metro
best- Take the train from Esenler Otogar to Topkapi-Ulubatlitrain M1a
10 min₺42Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogar to Eyüpsultanbus 50R
- Take the bus from Eyüpsultan to Balatbus 55T
24 min₺80–90Taxi
- Take the taxi from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Balattaxi 8.8 km
11 min₺480–600Walk
- Take the walk from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Balatwalk 6.5 km
1h 18mMetro, bus
- Take the train from Esenler Otogar to Topkapi-Ulubatlitrain M1a
- Take the bus from Ulubatlı to Balatbus 35D
33 min₺82–92
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Balat is to Metro which costs 42 ₺ and takes 10 min.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Balat is to Metro which takes 10 min and costs 42 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Balat. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Otogar and arriving at Balat via Eyüpsultan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Esenler Otogar and arriving at Topkapi-Ulubatli. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.
The distance between Istanbul Esenler Otogari and Balat is 5 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Balat without a car is to Metro which takes 10 min and costs 42 ₺.
The Metro from Esenler Otogar to Topkapi-Ulubatli takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Balat bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), depart from Istanbul Otogar station.
Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Balat train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Esenler Otogar station.
The best way to get from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Balat is to Metro which takes 10 min and costs 42 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 80 ₺ - 90 ₺ and takes 24 min.
What companies run services between Istanbul Esenler Otogari, Turkey and Balat, Istanbul, Turkey?
Istanbul Ulasim operates a train from Esenler Otogar to Topkapi-Ulubatli every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₺42 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Otogar to Balat via Eyüpsultan in around 24 min.
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Esenler Otogar to Topkapi-Ulubatli
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Train from Esenler Otogar to Topkapi-Ulubatli
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- +90 212 372 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
Bus from Istanbul Otogar to Eyüpsultan
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40–50
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
Bus from Eyüpsultan to Balat
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
Bus from Ulubatlı to Balat
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40–50
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Estimated price
- ₺480–600
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
Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Balat bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), arrive at Eyüpsultan station.
Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Balat train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Topkapi-Ulubatli station.
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