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Karaköy to Kabataş ferry: how long does it take?
Checked: 14 October 2026About this route
The Bostancı - Kabataş ferry from Karaköy reaches Kabataş in about 10 minutes.
It runs about every 150 min. First sailing 06:50, last 19:30 (weekdays, from the first pier).
Ferry times change with the season; the Şehir Hatları winter timetable runs until 27 June 2027. Sailings can be cancelled in strong wind.
Within walking distance of Kabataş: İstanbul Boğaz Müzesi (130 m), Omer Avni Camii (272 m), Kabatas - Kadıkoy Boat Port (300 m), Fındıklı Parkı (319 m), Fatma Hatun Camii (437 m).
Fares and holidays
- Full fare
- 46,20 TL
- Student
- 22,55 TL
- Teacher / age 60+
- 33,08 TL
- Age 65+
- Free
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 Karaköy and Kabataş?
No. Both stops are on the Bostancı - Kabataş ferry, so you stay on the same ferry for all 1 stops.
How long does it take from Karaköy to Kabataş?
About 10 minutes on board. Walking to the platform and waiting aren't included.
Which direction should I take from Karaköy?
Take the ferry towards Kabataş. Platform signs show the last stop of the line.
When are the first and last Bostancı - Kabataş ferry services?
The first Bostancı - Kabataş ferry service leaves at 06:50 and the last at 19:30. These are the line's opening hours; the time it passes your stop can be a few minutes later.
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Route data: Şehir HatlarıChecked: 14 October 2026Sources and method