There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Dolmabahçe Palace by bus, ferry, train, taxi, rideshare, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi to Mimar Sinan Üniversitesibus 28T
19 min₺40–55Ferry
cheapest- Take the ferry from Eminönü to Beşiktaşferry
24 min₺17–20Metro
- Take the train from Vezneciler to Taksimtrain M2
28 min₺42Taxi
- Take the taxi from Istanbul to Dolmabahçe Palacetaxi 6.6 km
9 min₺380–460Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Karaköy, Müeyyedzade, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye to Beşiktaş, Sinanpaşa, 34353 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye4 km
27 min₺68Walk
- Take the walk from Istanbul to Dolmabahçe Palacewalk 6.2 km
1h 14m
Istanbul to Dolmabahçe Palace by ferry and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Dolmabahçe Palace is to ferry which costs 17 ₺ - 20 ₺ and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Dolmabahçe Palace is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs 380 ₺ - 460 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi and arriving at Mimar Sinan Üniversitesi. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Eminönü and arriving at Beşiktaş. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vezneciler and arriving at Taksim. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.
The distance between Istanbul and Dolmabahçe Palace is 7 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Dolmabahçe Palace without a car is to bus which takes 19 min and costs 40 ₺ - 55 ₺.
The bus from İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi to Mimar Sinan Üniversitesi takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Istanbul to Dolmabahçe Palace bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), depart from İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi station.
Istanbul to Dolmabahçe Palace train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Vezneciler station.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Dolmabahçe Palace, Turkey?
İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT) operates a bus from İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi to Mimar Sinan Üniversitesi every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₺40–55 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Şehir Hatları operates a ferry from Eminönü to Beşiktaş hourly. Tickets cost ₺17–20 and the journey takes 15 min.
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Vezneciler to Taksim
- Ave. Duration
- 7 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 İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi to Mimar Sinan Üniversitesi
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40–55
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
- Phone
- 0212313800010
- [email protected]
- Website
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
Ferry from Eminönü to Beşiktaş
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺17–20
- Schedules at
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Karaköy, Müeyyedzade, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye to Beşiktaş, Sinanpaşa, 34353 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺68
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Estimated price
- ₺380–460
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
The best way to get from Istanbul to Dolmabahçe Palace is to bus which takes 19 min and costs 40 ₺ - 55 ₺. Alternatively, you can Metro, which costs 42 ₺ and takes 28 min.
Istanbul to Dolmabahçe Palace bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), arrive at Mimar Sinan Üniversitesi station.
Istanbul to Dolmabahçe Palace train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Taksim station.
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