Public Transportation In Istanbul 2022

 

Istanbul stretches over 5,000 km ² therefore moving is not always easy because it is one of

the most congested cities in the world. Moreover, its topography makes the development of

the public transportation complex (Istanbul, like Rome, was built on seven hills). There is

currently a major project taking place in the city in order to develop public transportation  in

Istanbul. This project mainly consists of the development of the Istanbul metro and in the

connection between the two continents. The first step of this project was inaugurated on

October 29 of 2013 and allowed the connection between the Asian and European sides via

a railed tunnel under the Bosphorus.

public transportation in Istanbul 2022

 

Different kind of public transportation in Istanbul 2022

we recommend you to use public transportation in Istanbul 2022  and especially the tramway to get to the old

town. This will allow you to move quickly and cheaply saving time because Istanbul is really

congested. During peak hours (between 8 and 9:30 and between 5 and 8 pm ) it is very

difficult to move. The electronic ticket for the public transport system in Istanbul is

the Istanbulkart.  The card pays off after three single rides with the normal price. That

applies to the entire transport system of Istanbul. It is available and rechargeable at Istanbul

Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), as well as at all major bus and boat

terminals, at kiosks with the corresponding sign, and at the service stations and vending

machines of the municipal transport companies.

 

 

Metro: The route network, the Marmaray and the nostalgic Tünel subway (second oldest subway in Europe)

Ferry: Bosphorus cruise, from continent to continent, Golden Horn, Princes’ Islands, car ferry, speedboat, catamaran

Tram: Operates on the European side of Istanbul

Nostalgic Tram: Runs on Istiklal Caddesi between Taksim and Tünel Square 

 Bus: There are public bus routes all over Istanbul

Funicular: Connects Kabataş Station with Taksim Square

Cable car: Maçka-Taşkışla and Eyüp-Piyer Loti

Shared taxi (Dolmuş): There are blue minibuses, in which you can also stand while driving, and yellow shared taxis that only have seats. Simply wave your hand or get on at the station.

Istanbul Kart

In order to use all public transportation in Istanbul (boats, subways, buses, tramways,

funiculars), you will need the magnetic card (Istanbul Kart). You can find it in the small

kiosks near all metro stations, piers, and also bus stations. It costs 8.45 TL, you will then

add credit. Keep in mind that most trips cost 5.40TL each way. For more information you

can visit the website of the municipality: https://www.iett.istanbul/en If you buy a  public

card with a limited number of trips, you can do it directly in front of the turnstiles.

At the end of our article ” Public Transportation In Istanbul 2022 ”  I wish you a pleasant trip in Turkey

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