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Sağmalcılar to Bağcılar Meydan: how many stops?
Checked: 14 October 2026- SağmalcılarStart M1A
- Kocatepe~3 min M1A
- Otogar~4 min M1A
- Esenler~6 min
- Menderes~8 min
- Üçyüzlü~10 min
- Bağcılar MeydanArrive · ~12 min
About this route
Sağmalcılar to Bağcılar Meydan is 6 stops on the M1B metro. Board the train towards Kirazlı-Bağcılar at Sağmalcılar and get off at the sixth stop, Bağcılar Meydan. There are 5 stops in between, from Kocatepe to Üçyüzlü. No change is needed and the ride takes about 12 minutes.
Stops on the way where you can change lines: Kocatepe (M1A metro), Otogar (M1A metro).
On the way back, board at Bağcılar Meydan towards Yenikapı. It's 6 stops again.
Within walking distance of Bağcılar Meydan: Özel Hospitalist Hastanesi (91 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 Sağmalcılar and Bağcılar Meydan?
No. Both stops are on the M1B metro, so you stay on the same train for all 6 stops.
How long does it take from Sağmalcılar to Bağcılar Meydan?
About 12 minutes on board. Walking to the platform and waiting aren't included.
Which direction should I take from Sağmalcılar?
Take the train towards Kirazlı-Bağcılar. Platform signs show the last stop of the line.
When are the first and last M1B metro services?
The first M1B metro service leaves at 06:00 and the last at 00:03. 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 Sağmalcılar to Bağcılar Meydan?
A full fare is 46,20 TL with İstanbulkart.
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Route data: Metro İstanbulChecked: 14 October 2026Sources and method