There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Sancaktepe by bus, train, rideshare, shuttle, ferry, car, or taxi
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 Istanbul Otogari to Samandira Tesisbus
35 min₺440–650Ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the ferry from Eminönü to Kadıköyferry
- Take the bus from Kadıköy to Ufuk Caddesibus 19Ek
1h 40m₺58–80Metro
- Take the train from Üsküdar to Sarigazitrain M5
48 min₺83–99Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from İstanbul to Sultanbeyli, Sultanbeyli/İstanbul, Türkiye32.6 km
41 min₺134Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Istanbul to Sancaktepe
37 minDrive 30.5 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Sancaktepecar 30.5 km
27 min₺175–253Taxi
- Take the taxi from Istanbul to Sancaktepetaxi 30.5 km
27 min₺1,500–1,900
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Sancaktepe is to ferry and bus which costs 55 ₺ - 85 ₺ and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Sancaktepe is to drive which takes 27 min and costs 170 ₺ - 260 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul Otogari and arriving at Samandira Tesis. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Sancaktepe. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Sarigazi via Üsküdar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
The distance between Istanbul and Sancaktepe is 43 km. The road distance is 30.5 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Sancaktepe without a car is to bus which takes 35 min and costs 440 ₺ - 650 ₺.
The bus from Istanbul Otogari to Samandira Tesis takes 35 min including transfers and departs every two hours.
Istanbul to Sancaktepe bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.
Istanbul to Sancaktepe train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Üsküdar station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Sancaktepe is to bus which takes 35 min and costs 440 ₺ - 650 ₺. Alternatively, you can Metro, which costs 80 ₺ - 100 ₺ and takes 48 min.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Sancaktepe, Turkey?
Metro Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul Otogari to Samandira Tesis every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₺440–650 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, Istanbul Ulasim operates a train from Üsküdar to Sarigazi every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₺42 and the journey takes 37 min.
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Üsküdar to Sarigazi
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
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- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Samandira Tesis
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺440–650
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺440–650
- Phone
- 0212313800010
- [email protected]
- Website
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
Ferry from Eminönü to Kadıköy
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺17–21
- Schedules at
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from İstanbul to Sultanbeyli, Sultanbeyli/İstanbul, Türkiye
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺134
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul to Sancaktepe bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Samandira Tesis station.
Istanbul to Sancaktepe train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Sarigazi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Sancaktepe is 30 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Istanbul to Sancaktepe.
There are 4021+ hotels available in Sancaktepe.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Istanbul and Sancaktepe. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.