There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul Taksim Square to Galata Tower by train, tram, taxi, foot, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Metro
best- Take the train from Taksim to Sishanetrain M2
7 min₺42Tram
cheapest- Take the tram from Taksim to Beyoğlutram T2
14 min₺40–55Taxi
- Take the taxi from Istanbul Taksim Square to Galata Towertaxi 3.3 km
4 min₺220–270Walk
- Take the foot from Istanbul Taksim Square to Galata Towerwalk 1.9 km
23 minBus
- Take the bus from Taksim Tünel to Şişhane 2bus 55T / ...
10 min₺40–55Bus via Tarlabaşı
- Take the bus from Tarlabaşı to Şişhane 2bus 71T / ...
17 min₺40
Istanbul Taksim Square to Galata Tower by tram and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul Taksim Square to Galata Tower is to bus via Tarlabaşı which costs 40 ₺ and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul Taksim Square to Galata Tower is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs 220 ₺ - 270 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Taksim Tünel and arriving at Şişhane 2. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Taksim and arriving at Sishane. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.
The distance between Istanbul Taksim Square and Galata Tower is 2 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul Taksim Square to Galata Tower without a car is to Metro which takes 7 min and costs 42 ₺.
The Metro from Taksim to Sishane takes 3 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Istanbul Taksim Square to Galata Tower bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), depart from Taksim Tünel station.
Istanbul Taksim Square to Galata Tower train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Taksim station.
The best way to get from Istanbul Taksim Square to Galata Tower is to Metro which takes 7 min and costs 42 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 40 ₺ - 55 ₺ and takes 10 min.
What companies run services between Istanbul Taksim Square, Turkey and Galata Tower, 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.
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Taksim to Sishane
- Ave. Duration
- 3 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Tram from Taksim to Beyoğlu
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
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- Phone
- +90 212 372 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- iett.istanbul
Tram from Taksim to Beyoğlu
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺40–55
- Website
- https://iett.istanbul/en
- Phone
- +90 212 372 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- iett.istanbul
Bus from Taksim Tünel to Şişhane 2
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40–55
- Website
- https://iett.istanbul/en
Bus from Tarlabaşı to Şişhane 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40
- Website
- https://iett.istanbul/en
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Estimated price
- ₺220–270
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 Taksim Square to Galata Tower bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), arrive at Şişhane 2 station.
Istanbul Taksim Square to Galata Tower train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Sishane station.
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