There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul Otogar to Sultanahmet by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Metro, tram
best- Take the train from Esenler Otogar to Aksaraytrain M1a
- Take the tram from Yusufpaşa to Sultanahmettram T1
25 min₺84Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogar to Nişancabus 50R
- Take the bus from Nişanca to Veznecilerbus 50V
33 min₺80–100Taxi
- Take the taxi from Istanbul Otogar to Sultanahmettaxi 12.1 km
17 min₺650–800Drive 12.1 km
- Drive from Istanbul Otogar to Sultanahmetcar 12.1 km
17 min₺88–127
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul Otogar to Sultanahmet is to Metro and tram which costs 84 ₺ and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul Otogar to Sultanahmet is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs 650 ₺ - 800 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul Otogar to Sultanahmet. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Otogar and arriving at Vezneciler via Nişanca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 min.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul Otogar to Sultanahmet. However, there are services departing from Esenler Otogar and arriving at Sultanahmet via Yusufpaşa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25 min.
The distance between Istanbul Otogar and Sultanahmet is 10 km. The road distance is 12.1 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul Otogar to Sultanahmet without a car is to Metro and tram which takes 25 min and costs 84 ₺.
It takes approximately 25 min to get from Istanbul Otogar to Sultanahmet, including transfers.
Istanbul Otogar to Sultanahmet bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), depart from Istanbul Otogar station.
Istanbul Otogar to Sultanahmet train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Esenler Otogar station.
Istanbul Otogar to Sultanahmet bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), arrive at Nişanca station.
What companies run services between Istanbul Otogar, Turkey and Sultanahmet, Turkey?
You can take a bus from Istanbul Otogar to Vezneciler via Nişanca in around 33 min.
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Esenler Otogar to Aksaray
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Tram from Yusufpaşa to Sultanahmet
- 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 Istanbul Otogar to Nişanca
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40–50
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
Bus from Nişanca to Vezneciler
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40–50
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Estimated price
- ₺650–800
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
Istanbul Otogar to Sultanahmet train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Aksaray station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul Otogar to Sultanahmet is 12 km. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Istanbul Otogar to Sultanahmet.
There are 4250+ hotels available in Sultanahmet.