There are 5 ways to get from Sirkeci to Taksim by bus, ferry, tram, taxi, 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 Karaköy to Taksim Tünelbus 70Fe
7 min₺40–60Ferry
cheapest- Take the ferry from Karaköy to Kabataşferry
10 min₺16–19Tram
- Take the tram from Gulhane to Findiklitram T1
11 min₺42Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sirkeci to Taksimtaxi 4.8 km
7 min₺290–360Walk
- Take the foot from Sirkeci to Taksimwalk 4.4 km
52 min
Sirkeci to Taksim by ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sirkeci to Taksim is to ferry which costs 16 ₺ - 19 ₺ and takes 10 min.
The fastest way to get from Sirkeci to Taksim is to bus which takes 7 min and costs 40 ₺ - 60 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Karaköy and arriving at Taksim Tünel. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Karaköy and arriving at Kabataş. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gulhane and arriving at Findikli. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.
The distance between Sirkeci and Taksim is 12 km.
The best way to get from Sirkeci to Taksim without a car is to bus which takes 7 min and costs 40 ₺ - 60 ₺.
The bus from Karaköy to Taksim Tünel takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Sirkeci to Taksim bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), depart from Karaköy station.
Sirkeci to Taksim train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Gulhane station.
What companies run services between Sirkeci, Turkey and Taksim, Turkey?
İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT) operates a bus from Karaköy to Taksim Tünel every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₺40–60 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Şehir Hatları operates a ferry from Karaköy to Kabataş every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₺16–19 and the journey takes 10 min.
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Tram from Gulhane to Findikli
- Ave. Duration
- 11 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
- iett.istanbul
Bus from Karaköy to Taksim Tünel
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40–60
- Website
- https://iett.istanbul/en
- Phone
- 0212313800010
- [email protected]
- Website
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
Ferry from Karaköy to Kabataş
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺16–19
- Schedules at
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Estimated price
- ₺290–360
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
Sirkeci to Taksim bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), arrive at Taksim Tünel station.
Sirkeci to Taksim train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Findikli station.
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