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Karaköy to Merkezefendi: how many stops?
Checked: 14 October 2026- KaraköyStart F2
- Eminönü~2 min T5
- Sirkeci~4 min MR
- Gülhane~5 min
- Sultanahmet~7 min
- Çemberlitaş~9 min
- Beyazıt-Kapalıçarşı~11 min
- Laleli-İstanbul Ü.~13 min
- Aksaray~16 min M1AM1B
- Yusufpaşa~17 min
- Haseki~19 min
- Fındıkzade~20 min
- Çapa-Şehremini~23 min
- Pazartekke~25 min
- Topkapı~27 min T4
- Cevizlibağ-AÖY~30 min
- MerkezefendiArrive · ~32 min
About this route
Karaköy to Merkezefendi is 16 stops on the T1 tram. Board the tram towards Bağcılar at Karaköy and get off at the 16th stop, Merkezefendi. There are 15 stops in between, from Eminönü to Cevizlibağ. No change is needed and the ride takes about 32 minutes.
Stops on the way where you can change lines: Eminönü (T5 tram), Sirkeci (Marmaray), Aksaray (M1A metro, M1B metro), Topkapı (T4 tram).
On the way back, board at Merkezefendi towards Kabataş. It's 16 stops again.
Within walking distance of Merkezefendi: Show Center (276 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 Karaköy and Merkezefendi?
No. Both stops are on the T1 tram, so you stay on the same tram for all 16 stops.
How long does it take from Karaköy to Merkezefendi?
About 32 minutes on board. Walking to the platform and waiting aren't included.
Which direction should I take from Karaköy?
Take the tram towards Bağcılar. Platform signs show the last stop of the line.
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 Karaköy to Merkezefendi?
A full fare is 46,20 TL with İstanbulkart.
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Route data: Metro İstanbulChecked: 14 October 2026Sources and method