There are 5 ways to get from Taksim to Bosporus by train, bus, ferry, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Metro, bus
best- Take the train from Taksim to Leventtrain M2
- Take the bus from Levent to Yeniköybus 40B
1h 1m₺82Ferry
cheapest- Take the ferry from Kabataş to İstinyeferry
1h 3m₺20–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Taksim to Bosporustaxi 16 km
18 min₺850–1,100Drive 16 km
- Drive from Taksim to Bosporuscar 16 km
18 min₺93–135Bus
- Take the bus from Beşiktaş Peronlar to Yeniköybus 40B
1h 5m₺80–120
Taksim to Bosporus by ferry and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Taksim to Bosporus is to ferry which costs 20 ₺ - 24 ₺ and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Taksim to Bosporus is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs 850 ₺ - 1.100 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Taksim to Bosporus. However, there are services departing from Taksim and arriving at Yeniköy via Beşiktaş Peronlar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Kabataş and arriving at İstinye. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
The distance between Taksim and Bosporus is 16 km. The road distance is 16 km.
The best way to get from Taksim to Bosporus without a car is to Metro and bus which takes 1h 1m and costs 82 ₺.
It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Taksim to Bosporus, including transfers.
Taksim to Bosporus bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), depart from Beşiktaş Peronlar station.
Taksim to Bosporus bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), arrive at Yeniköy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taksim to Bosporus is 16 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Taksim to Bosporus.
What companies run services between Taksim, Turkey and Bosporus, Turkey?
Şehir Hatları operates a ferry from Kabataş to İstinye 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₺20–24 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT) operates a bus from Beşiktaş Peronlar to Yeniköy hourly. Tickets cost ₺40–60 and the journey takes 33 min.
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Taksim to Levent
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- +90 212 372 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
Bus from Levent to Yeniköy
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺40
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
Bus from Beşiktaş Peronlar to Yeniköy
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺40–60
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
- Phone
- 0212313800010
- [email protected]
- Website
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
Ferry from Kabataş to İstinye
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺20–24
- Schedules at
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,100
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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