There are 4 ways to get from Taksim to Balat by bus, ferry, 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 Taksim Tünel to Köprübaşıbus 55T
11 min₺40–60Ferry
cheapest- Take the ferry from Kabataş to Sütlüceferry
- Take the ferry from Hasköy to Ayvansarayferry
1h 24m₺34–39Taxi
- Take the taxi from Taksim to Balattaxi 5.8 km
6 min₺350–430Walk
- Take the walk from Taksim to Balatwalk 5.1 km
1h 1m
Taksim to Balat by ferry and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Taksim to Balat is to ferry which costs 30 ₺ - 40 ₺ and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Taksim to Balat is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs 350 ₺ - 430 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Taksim Tünel and arriving at Köprübaşı. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.
No, there is no direct ferry from Taksim to Balat. However, there are services departing from Kabataş and arriving at Ayvansaray via Hasköy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
The distance between Taksim and Balat is 10 km.
The best way to get from Taksim to Balat without a car is to bus which takes 11 min and costs 40 ₺ - 60 ₺.
The bus from Taksim Tünel to Köprübaşı takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Taksim to Balat bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), depart from Taksim Tünel station.
Taksim to Balat bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), arrive at Köprübaşı station.
There are 4303+ hotels available in Balat.
What companies run services between Taksim, Turkey and Balat, Istanbul, Turkey?
İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT) operates a bus from Taksim Tünel to Köprübaşı every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₺40–60 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Kabataş to Ayvansaray via Sütlüce and Hasköy in around 1h 24m.
- Phone
- +90 212 372 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
Bus from Taksim Tünel to Köprübaşı
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40–60
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
- Phone
- 0212313800010
- [email protected]
- Website
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
Ferry from Kabataş to Sütlüce
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺18–22
- Schedules at
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
Ferry from Hasköy to Ayvansaray
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺15–18
- Schedules at
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Estimated price
- ₺350–430
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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