There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Başakşehir by bus, train, rideshare, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from İskenderpaşa to Göztepe Mahallesibus 91E
29 min₺40–50Metro
- Take the train from Esenler Otogar to Kirazlıtrain M1b
- Take the train from Kirazli to Sitelertrain M3
36 min₺84Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from İstanbul to Başakşehir, Başak, 34480 Başakşehir/İstanbul, Türkiye17 km
27 min₺68Taxi
- Take the taxi from Istanbul to Başakşehirtaxi 18.3 km
18 min₺900–1,200Drive 18.3 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Başakşehircar 18.3 km
18 min₺103–149
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Başakşehir is to bus which costs 40 ₺ - 50 ₺ and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Başakşehir is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs 900 ₺ - 1.200 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from İskenderpaşa and arriving at Göztepe Mahallesi. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Başakşehir. However, there are services departing from Esenler Otogar and arriving at Siteler via Kirazli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36 min.
The distance between Istanbul and Başakşehir is 26 km. The road distance is 18.3 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Başakşehir without a car is to bus which takes 29 min and costs 40 ₺ - 50 ₺.
The bus from İskenderpaşa to Göztepe Mahallesi takes 29 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Istanbul to Başakşehir bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), depart from İskenderpaşa station.
Istanbul to Başakşehir train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Esenler Otogar station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Başakşehir is to bus which takes 29 min and costs 40 ₺ - 50 ₺. Alternatively, you can Metro, which costs 84 ₺ and takes 36 min.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Başakşehir, Turkey?
İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT) operates a bus from İskenderpaşa to Göztepe Mahallesi every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₺40–50 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Esenler Otogar to Siteler via Kirazlı and Kirazli in around 36 min.
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Esenler Otogar to Kirazlı
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Train from Kirazli to Siteler
- Ave. Duration
- 15 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 İskenderpaşa to Göztepe Mahallesi
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40–50
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from İstanbul to Başakşehir, Başak, 34480 Başakşehir/İstanbul, Türkiye
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺68
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- ₺900–1,200
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 to Başakşehir bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), arrive at Göztepe Mahallesi station.
Istanbul to Başakşehir train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Kirazlı station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Başakşehir is 18 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Istanbul to Başakşehir.
There are 4386+ hotels available in Başakşehir.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Istanbul and Başakşehir. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.