There are 6 ways to get from Topkapı Palace to Balat by bus, tram, taxi, foot, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, tram
best- Take the bus from Sarayburnu to Eminönü Mısır Çarşısıbus Bn1
- Take the tram from Eminönü to Balattram T5
26 min₺82Ferry
cheapest- Take the ferry from Karaköy to Fenerferry
49 min₺16–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Topkapı Palace to Balattaxi 4.3 km
6 min₺270–330Walk
- Take the walk from Topkapı Palace to Balatwalk 5.2 km
1h 1mTram
- Take the tram from Eminönü to Balattram T5
33 min₺42Bus
- Take the bus from Karaköy to Hasköy Cami Altıbus 50E
36 min₺40–60
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Topkapı Palace to Balat is to ferry which costs 16 ₺ - 20 ₺ and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Topkapı Palace to Balat is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs 270 ₺ - 330 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Karaköy and arriving at Hasköy Cami Altı. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Karaköy and arriving at Fener. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Eminönü and arriving at Balat. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.
The distance between Topkapı Palace and Balat is 5 km.
The best way to get from Topkapı Palace to Balat without a car is to bus and tram which takes 26 min and costs 82 ₺.
It takes approximately 26 min to get from Topkapı Palace to Balat, including transfers.
Topkapı Palace to Balat bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), depart from Karaköy station.
Topkapı Palace to Balat train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, depart from Eminönü station.
What companies run services between Topkapı Palace, Istanbul, Turkey and Balat, Istanbul, Turkey?
Istanbul Ulasim operates a vehicle from Eminönü to Balat every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₺42 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT) operates a bus from Karaköy to Hasköy Cami Altı every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₺40–60 and the journey takes 8 min.
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Tram from Eminönü to Balat
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Tram from Eminönü to Balat
- Ave. Duration
- 9 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 Sarayburnu to Eminönü Mısır Çarşısı
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
Bus from Karaköy to Hasköy Cami Altı
- Ave. Duration
- 8 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 Karaköy to Fener
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺16–20
- Schedules at
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Estimated price
- ₺270–330
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
Topkapı Palace to Balat bus services, operated by İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT), arrive at Hasköy Cami Altı station.
Topkapı Palace to Balat train services, operated by Istanbul Ulasim, arrive at Balat station.
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