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How to get fromIstanbul Taksim Square to Galataby train, bus, taxi, tram, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul Taksim Square to Galata by train, bus, taxi, tram, or foot

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  1. Metro

    best
    1. Take the train from Taksim to Sishanetrain train M2
    3 min
    ₺42
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Taksim Tünel to Şişhane 2bus bus 55T / ...
    4 min
    ₺40–55
  3. Bus via Tarlabaşı

    1. Take the bus from Tarlabaşı to Şişhane 2bus bus 71T / ...
    10 min
    ₺40
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Istanbul Taksim Square to Galatataxi taxi 3.2 km
    4 min
    ₺220–270
  5. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Taksim to Beyoğlutram tram T2
    10 min
    ₺40–55
  6. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Istanbul Taksim Square to Galatawalk walk 1.8 km
    22 min

Istanbul Taksim Square to Galata by tram

Calendar747Weekly Trams
Duration10 minAverage Duration
Ticket₺40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Istanbul Taksim Square, Turkey and Galata, Turkey?

Istanbul Ulasim operates a train from Taksim to Sishane every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₺42 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT) operates a bus from Taksim Tünel to Şişhane 2 every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ₺40–55 and the journey takes 4 min.

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