There are 4 ways to get from Taksim to Basilica Cistern by tram, bus, taxi, or foot
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Taksim to Basilica Cistern is to tram which costs 42 ₺ and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Taksim to Basilica Cistern is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs 290 ₺ - 350 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Taksim Tünel and arriving at Eminönü. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Findikli and arriving at Sultanahmet. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.
The distance between Taksim and Basilica Cistern is 4 km.
The best way to get from Taksim to Basilica Cistern without a car is to tram which takes 15 min and costs 42 ₺.
The tram from Findikli to Sultanahmet takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Taksim to Basilica Cistern bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), depart from Taksim Tünel station.
Taksim to Basilica Cistern train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Findikli station.
Taksim to Basilica Cistern bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), arrive at Eminönü station.
What companies run services between Taksim, Turkey and Basilica Cistern, Turkey?
Istanbul Ulasim operates a vehicle from Findikli to Sultanahmet every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₺42 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT) operates a bus from Taksim Tünel to Eminönü every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₺40–60 and the journey takes 8 min.
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Tram from Findikli to Sultanahmet
- Ave. Duration
- 13 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 Taksim Tünel to Eminönü
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40–60
- Website
- https://iett.istanbul/en
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Estimated price
- ₺290–350
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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Taksim to Basilica Cistern train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Sultanahmet station.
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