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How to get from Bostancı to Karaköy
Checked: 14 October 2026About this route
There's no single line from Bostancı to Karaköy. The quickest way: take the Marmaray train towards Halkalı at Bostancı and get off after 8 stops at Sirkeci; then take the T1 tram tram towards Kabataş at Sirkeci and get off after 2 stops at Karaköy.
That's 10 stops and 1 change in total. Time on board is about 27 minutes; with the changes, allow about 31 minutes.
A second option goes via Marmaray and Kadıköy - Eminönü ferry: 9 stops, 1 change, about 38 minutes.
Some of these times are calculated from distances, so they can be a few minutes off.
Within walking distance of Karaköy: Turyol İskelesi (119 m), Bereketzade Cami (146 m), Yeraltı Camii (168 m), Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa Camii (183 m), Sabancı University Vault Gallery (195 m).
Step by step
- MRTake the Marmaray train towards Halkalı at Bostancı and get off after 8 stops at Sirkeci. 8 stops, about 23 min
- T1Take the T1 tram tram towards Kabataş at Sirkeci and get off after 2 stops at Karaköy. 2 stops, about 4 min
Changing lines
- MRT1Change 1: SirkeciGet off the Marmaray at Sirkeci. In the same station, change to the T1 tram and board towards Kabataş. Allow about 4 minutes for the change.
Fares and holidays
- Full fare
- 46,20 TL
- Student
- 22,55 TL
- Teacher / age 60+
- 33,08 TL
- Age 65+
- Free
With a full-fare İstanbulkart the trip comes to about 82,14 TL: Marmaray 47,74 TL (8 stations), T1 34,40 TL (first transfer).
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
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Frequently asked questions
Where do I change between Bostancı and Karaköy?
At Sirkeci.
How many stops is it from Bostancı to Karaköy?
10 stops with 1 change, about 31 minutes.
Is there another way?
Yes: via Marmaray and Kadıköy - Eminönü ferry, 9 stops, 1 change, about 38 minutes.
How much does it cost from Bostancı to Karaköy?
With a full-fare İstanbulkart the trip comes to about 82,14 TL: Marmaray 47,74 TL (8 stations), T1 34,40 TL (first transfer).
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Route data: İBB Açık Veri, Metro İstanbulChecked: 14 October 2026Sources and method