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How to get from Söğütlüçeşme to Aksaray
Checked: 14 October 2026- SöğütlüçeşmeStart MB
- Ayrılık Çeşmesi~2 min M4
- Üsküdar~7 min M5
- Sirkeci~11 min T1
- YenikapıChange to M1A metro · ~15 min M1AM1BM2
- AksarayArrive · ~20 min M1BT1
About this route
There's no single line from Söğütlüçeşme to Aksaray. The quickest way: take the Marmaray train towards Halkalı at Söğütlüçeşme and get off after 4 stops at Yenikapı; then take the M1A metro train towards Atatürk Havalimanı at Yenikapı and get off at the next stop, Aksaray.
That's 5 stops and 1 change in total. Time on board is about 16 minutes; with the changes, allow about 20 minutes.
A second option goes via Marmaray and M1B metro: 5 stops, 1 change, about 20 minutes.
Some of these times are calculated from distances, so they can be a few minutes off.
Within walking distance of Aksaray: Molla Hüsrev Camii (166 m), Kazgancı Sadi Mehmet Efendi Cami (198 m), Muratpasa Camii (204 m), Kızılminare Cami (220 m), Bıçakçı Alaaddin Cami (241 m).
Step by step
- MRTake the Marmaray train towards Halkalı at Söğütlüçeşme and get off after 4 stops at Yenikapı. 4 stops, about 15 min
- M1ATake the M1A metro train towards Atatürk Havalimanı at Yenikapı and get off at the next stop, Aksaray. 1 stop, about 1 min
Changing lines
- MRM1AChange 1: YenikapıGet off the Marmaray at Yenikapı. In the same station, change to the M1A metro and board towards Atatürk Havalimanı. Allow about 4 minutes for the change. The M1A metro station has 2 lifts and 8 escalators.
Fares and holidays
- Full fare
- 46,20 TL
- Student
- 22,55 TL
- Teacher / age 60+
- 33,08 TL
- Age 65+
- Free
With a full-fare İstanbulkart the trip comes to about 71,80 TL: Marmaray 37,40 TL (4 stations), M1A 34,40 TL (first transfer).
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
Where do I change between Söğütlüçeşme and Aksaray?
At Yenikapı.
How many stops is it from Söğütlüçeşme to Aksaray?
5 stops with 1 change, about 20 minutes.
Is there another way?
Yes: via Marmaray and M1B metro, 5 stops, 1 change, about 20 minutes.
How much does it cost from Söğütlüçeşme to Aksaray?
With a full-fare İstanbulkart the trip comes to about 71,80 TL: Marmaray 37,40 TL (4 stations), M1A 34,40 TL (first transfer).
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Route data: İBB Açık Veri, Metro İstanbulChecked: 14 October 2026Sources and method