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Gayrettepe to Darüşşafaka: how many stops?
Checked: 14 October 2026- GayrettepeStart M11
- Levent~2 min M6
- 4.Levent~4 min
- Sanayi Mahallesi~6 min
- İTÜ-Ayazağa~9 min
- Atatürk Oto Sanayi~11 min
- DarüşşafakaArrive · ~14 min
About this route
Gayrettepe to Darüşşafaka is 6 stops on the M2 metro. Board the train towards Hacıosman at Gayrettepe and get off at the sixth stop, Darüşşafaka. There are 5 stops in between, from Levent to Atatürk Oto Sanayi. No change is needed and the ride takes about 14 minutes.
Stops on the way where you can change lines: Levent (M6 metro).
On the way back, board at Darüşşafaka towards Yenikapı. It's 6 stops again.
Within walking distance of Darüşşafaka: Acıbadem Maslak Hastanesi (239 m).
Fares and holidays
- Full fare
- 46,20 TL
- Student
- 22,55 TL
- Teacher / age 60+
- 33,08 TL
- Age 65+
- Free
A full fare is 46,20 TL with İstanbulkart.
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
Do I need to change between Gayrettepe and Darüşşafaka?
No. Both stops are on the M2 metro, so you stay on the same train for all 6 stops.
How long does it take from Gayrettepe to Darüşşafaka?
About 14 minutes on board. Walking to the platform and waiting aren't included.
Which direction should I take from Gayrettepe?
Take the train towards Hacıosman. Platform signs show the last stop of the line.
When are the first and last M2 metro services?
The first M2 metro service leaves at 05:57 and the last at 00:00. 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 Gayrettepe to Darüşşafaka?
A full fare is 46,20 TL with İstanbulkart.
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Route data: Metro İstanbulChecked: 14 October 2026Sources and method