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How to get from Eminönü to Otogar
Checked: 14 October 2026- EminönüStart T5
- SirkeciChange to Marmaray · ~2 min MR
- YenikapıChange to M1A metro · ~9 min M1AM1BM2
- Aksaray~14 min M1BT1
- Emniyet-Fatih~16 min M1B
- Topkapı-Ulubatlı~18 min M1B
- Bayrampaşa-Maltepe~21 min M1B
- Sağmalcılar~23 min M1B
- Kocatepe~25 min M1B
- OtogarArrive · ~27 min M1B
About this route
There's no single line from Eminönü to Otogar. The quickest way: take the T1 tram tram towards Bağcılar at Eminönü and get off at the next stop, Sirkeci; then take the Marmaray train towards Halkalı at Sirkeci and get off at the next stop, Yenikapı; then take the M1A metro train towards Atatürk Havalimanı at Yenikapı and get off after 7 stops at Otogar.
That's 9 stops and 2 changes in total. Time on board is about 19 minutes; with the changes, allow about 27 minutes.
A second option goes via T1 tram, Marmaray, and M1B metro: 9 stops, 2 changes, about 28 minutes.
Some of these times are calculated from distances, so they can be a few minutes off.
Within walking distance of Otogar: Esenler Otogarı (8 m).
Step by step
- T1Take the T1 tram tram towards Bağcılar at Eminönü and get off at the next stop, Sirkeci. 1 stop, about 2 min
- MRTake the Marmaray train towards Halkalı at Sirkeci and get off at the next stop, Yenikapı. 1 stop, about 4 min
- M1ATake the M1A metro train towards Atatürk Havalimanı at Yenikapı and get off after 7 stops at Otogar. 7 stops, about 14 min
Changing lines
- T1MRChange 1: SirkeciGet off the T1 tram at Sirkeci. In the same station, change to the Marmaray and board towards Halkalı. Allow about 4 minutes for the change.
- MRM1AChange 2: YenikapıGet off the Marmaray at Yenikapı. In the same station, change to the M1A metro and board towards Atatürk Havalimanı. Allow about 4 minutes for the change. The M1A metro station has 2 lifts and 8 escalators.
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 110,02 TL: T1 46,20 TL (first boarding), Marmaray 37,40 TL (1 stations), M1A 26,42 TL (second 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 Eminönü and Otogar?
At Sirkeci and Yenikapı.
How many stops is it from Eminönü to Otogar?
9 stops with 2 changes, about 27 minutes.
Is there another way?
Yes: via T1 tram, Marmaray, and M1B metro, 9 stops, 2 changes, about 28 minutes.
When are the first and last T1 tram services?
The first T1 tram service leaves at 06:00 and the last at 23:36. These are the line's opening hours; the time it passes your stop can be a few minutes later.
How much does it cost from Eminönü to Otogar?
With a full-fare İstanbulkart the trip comes to about 110,02 TL: T1 46,20 TL (first boarding), Marmaray 37,40 TL (1 stations), M1A 26,42 TL (second transfer).
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Route data: Metro İstanbul, İBB Açık VeriChecked: 14 October 2026Sources and method