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Sirkeci to Mehmet Akif: how many stops?
Checked: 14 October 2026- SirkeciStart MR
- Gülhane~2 min
- Sultanahmet~4 min
- Çemberlitaş~5 min
- Beyazıt-Kapalıçarşı~7 min
- Laleli-İstanbul Ü.~9 min
- Aksaray~13 min M1AM1B
- Yusufpaşa~14 min
- Haseki~15 min
- Fındıkzade~17 min
- Çapa-Şehremini~20 min
- Pazartekke~21 min
- Topkapı~24 min T4
- Cevizlibağ-AÖY~26 min
- Merkezefendi~29 min
- Seyitnizam-Akşemsettin~31 min
- Mithatpaşa~34 min
- Zeytinburnu~37 min M1AMB
- Mehmet AkifArrive · ~40 min
About this route
Sirkeci to Mehmet Akif is 18 stops on the T1 tram. Board the tram towards Bağcılar at Sirkeci and get off at the 18th stop, Mehmet Akif. There are 17 stops in between, from Gülhane to Zeytinburnu. No change is needed and the ride takes about 40 minutes.
Stops on the way where you can change lines: Aksaray (M1A metro, M1B metro), Topkapı (T4 tram), Zeytinburnu (M1A metro, Metrobus).
On the way back, board at Mehmet Akif towards Kabataş. It's 18 stops again.
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 Sirkeci and Mehmet Akif?
No. Both stops are on the T1 tram, so you stay on the same tram for all 18 stops.
How long does it take from Sirkeci to Mehmet Akif?
About 40 minutes on board. Walking to the platform and waiting aren't included.
Which direction should I take from Sirkeci?
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 Sirkeci to Mehmet Akif?
A full fare is 46,20 TL with İstanbulkart.
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Route data: Metro İstanbulChecked: 14 October 2026Sources and method