There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul Otogar to Galata Tower by train, bus, taxi, or foot
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Metro
best- Take the train from Esenler Otogar to Yenikapitrain M1a
- Take the train from Yenikapi to Sishanetrain M2
27 min₺84Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi to Şişhane 2bus 32T
50 min₺40–60Taxi
- Take the taxi from Istanbul Otogar to Galata Towertaxi 10.8 km
13 min₺550–700Walk
- Take the foot from Istanbul Otogar to Galata Towerwalk 9.4 km
1h 53m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul Otogar to Galata Tower is to bus which costs 40 ₺ - 60 ₺ and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul Otogar to Galata Tower is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs 550 ₺ - 700 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi and arriving at Şişhane 2. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul Otogar to Galata Tower. However, there are services departing from Esenler Otogar and arriving at Sishane via Yenikapi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27 min.
The distance between Istanbul Otogar and Galata Tower is 11 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul Otogar to Galata Tower without a car is to Metro which takes 27 min and costs 84 ₺.
It takes approximately 27 min to get from Istanbul Otogar to Galata Tower, including transfers.
Istanbul Otogar to Galata Tower bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), depart from Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi station.
Istanbul Otogar to Galata Tower train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Esenler Otogar station.
The best way to get from Istanbul Otogar to Galata Tower is to Metro which takes 27 min and costs 84 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 40 ₺ - 60 ₺ and takes 50 min.
What companies run services between Istanbul Otogar, Turkey and Galata Tower, Turkey?
You can take a train from Esenler Otogar to Galata Tower via Yenikapi and Sishane in around 27 min. Alternatively, İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT) operates a bus from Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi to Şişhane 2 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₺40–60 and the journey takes 24 min.
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Esenler Otogar to Yenikapi
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Train from Yenikapi to Sishane
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- +90 212 372 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- iett.istanbul
Bus from Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi to Şişhane 2
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40–60
- Website
- https://iett.istanbul/en
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Estimated price
- ₺550–700
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 Otogar to Galata Tower bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), arrive at Şişhane 2 station.
Istanbul Otogar to Galata Tower train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Yenikapi station.
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