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How to get fromIstanbul to Galata Towerby train, tram, taxi, foot, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Galata Tower by train, tram, taxi, foot, or bus

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  1. Metro

    best
    1. Take the train from Vezneciler to Sishanetrain train M2
    8 min
    ₺42

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi to Şişhane 2bus bus 71T / ...
    12 min
    ₺40

  3. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Aksaray to Karaköytram tram T1
    20 min
    ₺42

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Istanbul to Galata Towertaxi taxi 3.9 km
    5 min
    ₺250–310

  5. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Istanbul to Galata Towerwalk walk 3 km
    37 min

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  • Distance: 2.5 km
  • Duration: 8 min

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Galata Tower, Turkey?

Istanbul Ulasim operates a train from Vezneciler to Sishane every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₺42 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT) operates a bus from İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi to Şişhane 2 every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ₺40 and the journey takes 6 min.

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