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Merter to Zincirlikuyu: how many stops?
Checked: 14 October 2026- MerterStart M1A
- Cevizlibağ~3 min
- Topkapı-Şehit Mustafa Cambaz~5 min
- Bayrampaşa-Maltepe~7 min
- Edirnekapı~10 min T4
- Ayvansaray-Eyüpsultan~12 min
- Halıcıoğlu~15 min
- Okmeydanı~18 min
- Darülaceze-Perpa~20 min
- Okmeydanı Hastane~22 min
- Çağlayan~24 min M7
- Mecidiyeköy~27 min M7
- ZincirlikuyuArrive · ~30 min
About this route
Merter to Zincirlikuyu is 12 stops on the Metrobus. Board the bus towards Söğütlüçeşme at Merter and get off at the 12th stop, Zincirlikuyu. There are 11 stops in between, from Cevizlibağ to Mecidiyeköy. No change is needed and the ride takes about 30 minutes.
Stops on the way where you can change lines: Edirnekapı (T4 tram), Çağlayan (M7 metro), Mecidiyeköy (M7 metro).
On the way back, board at Zincirlikuyu towards Beylikdüzü Sondurak. It's 12 stops again.
These times are calculated from the distance between stops, so they can be a few minutes off.
Within walking distance of Zincirlikuyu: Hacı Nimet Özden Camii (299 m), İstanbul Şişli Meslek Yüksekokulu (328 m), Zorlu Center (421 m), Altınbaş Üniversitesi Gayrettepe Sosyal Bilimler Yerleşkesi (455 m), Astoria (584 m).
Fares and holidays
- Full fare
- 46,20 TL
- Student
- 22,55 TL
- Teacher / age 60+
- 33,08 TL
- Age 65+
- Free
Metrobus fares go by the number of stops: 12 stops costs 58 TL full fare.
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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- M4MBKadıköy → Zincirlikuyu1 change · ~33 min8 stops
- M5MBÜsküdar → Zincirlikuyu1 change · ~22 min6 stops
- MRM2Sirkeci → Zincirlikuyu1 change · ~31 min8 stops
- F1M2Kabataş → Zincirlikuyu1 change · ~22 min4 stops
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to change between Merter and Zincirlikuyu?
No. Both stops are on the Metrobus, so you stay on the same bus for all 12 stops.
How long does it take from Merter to Zincirlikuyu?
About 30 minutes on board. Walking to the platform and waiting aren't included.
Which direction should I take from Merter?
Take the bus towards Söğütlüçeşme. Platform signs show the last stop of the line.
How much does it cost from Merter to Zincirlikuyu?
Metrobus fares go by the number of stops: 12 stops costs 58 TL full fare.
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Route data: İETTChecked: 14 October 2026Sources and method