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Bahçelievler to Fikirtepe: how many stops?
Checked: 14 October 2026- BahçelievlerStart M1A
- İncirli~3 min M3
- Zeytinburnu~5 min M1AT1
- Merter~8 min M1A
- Cevizlibağ~11 min
- Topkapı-Şehit Mustafa Cambaz~13 min
- Bayrampaşa-Maltepe~14 min
- Edirnekapı~17 min T4
- Ayvansaray-Eyüpsultan~19 min
- Halıcıoğlu~22 min
- Okmeydanı~26 min
- Darülaceze-Perpa~28 min
- Okmeydanı Hastane~30 min
- Çağlayan~31 min M7
- Mecidiyeköy~34 min M7
- Zincirlikuyu~38 min
- 15 Temmuz Şehitler Köprüsü~46 min
- Burhaniye~48 min
- Altunizade~50 min M5
- Acıbadem~53 min
- Uzunçayır~57 min
- FikirtepeArrive · ~59 min
About this route
Bahçelievler to Fikirtepe is 21 stops on the Metrobus. Board the bus towards Söğütlüçeşme at Bahçelievler and get off at the 21st stop, Fikirtepe. There are 20 stops in between, from İncirli to Uzunçayır. No change is needed and the ride takes about 59 minutes.
Stops on the way where you can change lines: İncirli (M3 metro), Zeytinburnu (M1A metro, T1 tram), Merter (M1A metro), Edirnekapı (T4 tram).
On the way back, board at Fikirtepe towards Beylikdüzü Sondurak. It's 21 stops again.
If you'd rather save time, there's a quicker way via M1A metro, M9 metro, Marmaray, and Metrobus: 13 stops with 3 changes, about 50 minutes.
These times are calculated from the distance between stops, so they can be a few minutes off.
Within walking distance of Fikirtepe: Çağıner Hastanesi (384 m), Gazhane Müzesi (572 m).
Fares and holidays
- Full fare
- 46,20 TL
- Student
- 22,55 TL
- Teacher / age 60+
- 33,08 TL
- Age 65+
- Free
Metrobus fares go by the number of stops: 21 stops costs 60,69 TL full fare.
Changing vehicles within 120 minutes of the first tap costs 34,40 TL for the first transfer, 26,42 TL for the second and 17,18 TL after that. There's no transfer discount when you get on the Metrobus.
On holidays İBB lines are often free (with an Istanbulkart registered to your ID); Marmaray and the M11 need a separate presidential decision. Public holidays
Fares in effect since 20 July 2026. All fares
Related routes
- M1AYenikapı → Bahçelievlerdirect · ~27 min13 stops
- MBZincirlikuyu → Fikirtepedirect · ~21 min6 stops
- MBBahçelievler → Zincirlikuyudirect · ~38 min15 stops
- MBFikirtepe → Söğütlüçeşmedirect · ~2 min1 stop
- MBBahçelievler → Söğütlüçeşmedirect · ~61 min22 stops
- M1AAksaray → Bahçelievlerdirect · ~26 min12 stops
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to change between Bahçelievler and Fikirtepe?
No. Both stops are on the Metrobus, so you stay on the same bus for all 21 stops.
How long does it take from Bahçelievler to Fikirtepe?
About 59 minutes on board. Walking to the platform and waiting aren't included.
Which direction should I take from Bahçelievler?
Take the bus towards Söğütlüçeşme. Platform signs show the last stop of the line.
How much does it cost from Bahçelievler to Fikirtepe?
Metrobus fares go by the number of stops: 21 stops costs 60,69 TL full fare.
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Route data: İETTChecked: 14 October 2026Sources and method