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Sağmalcılar to Zeytinburnu: how many stops?
Checked: 14 October 2026- SağmalcılarStart M1B
- Kocatepe~2 min M1B
- Otogar~4 min M1B
- Terazidere~6 min
- Davutpaşa-YTÜ~8 min
- Merter~11 min MB
- ZeytinburnuArrive · ~13 min MBT1
About this route
Sağmalcılar to Zeytinburnu is 6 stops on the M1A metro. Board the train towards Atatürk Havalimanı at Sağmalcılar and get off at the sixth stop, Zeytinburnu. There are 5 stops in between, from Kocatepe to Merter. No change is needed and the ride takes about 13 minutes.
Stops on the way where you can change lines: Kocatepe (M1B metro), Otogar (M1B metro), Merter (Metrobus).
On the way back, board at Zeytinburnu towards Yenikapı. It's 6 stops again.
Within walking distance of Zeytinburnu: Çırpıcı Şehir Parkı (203 m), İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi (508 m), Sante Plus Hospital (534 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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- M4MRM1AKadıköy → Zeytinburnu2 changes · ~46 min15 stops
- MRM1AÜsküdar → Zeytinburnu1 change · ~35 min13 stops
- T1Sirkeci → Zeytinburnudirect · ~37 min17 stops
- T1Kabataş → Zeytinburnudirect · ~48 min22 stops
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to change between Sağmalcılar and Zeytinburnu?
No. Both stops are on the M1A metro, so you stay on the same train for all 6 stops.
How long does it take from Sağmalcılar to Zeytinburnu?
About 13 minutes on board. Walking to the platform and waiting aren't included.
Which direction should I take from Sağmalcılar?
Take the train towards Atatürk Havalimanı. Platform signs show the last stop of the line.
When are the first and last M1A metro services?
The first M1A metro service leaves at 05:50 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 Sağmalcılar to Zeytinburnu?
A full fare is 46,20 TL with İstanbulkart.
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Route data: Metro İstanbulChecked: 14 October 2026Sources and method