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Tophane to Topkapı: how many stops?
Checked: 14 October 2026- TophaneStart
- Karaköy~3 min F2
- Eminönü~5 min T5
- Sirkeci~6 min MR
- Gülhane~8 min
- Sultanahmet~10 min
- Çemberlitaş~12 min
- Beyazıt-Kapalıçarşı~13 min
- Laleli-İstanbul Ü.~15 min
- Aksaray~19 min M1AM1B
- Yusufpaşa~20 min
- Haseki~21 min
- Fındıkzade~23 min
- Çapa-Şehremini~26 min
- Pazartekke~28 min
- TopkapıArrive · ~30 min T4
About this route
Tophane to Topkapı is 15 stops on the T1 tram. Board the tram towards Bağcılar at Tophane and get off at the 15th stop, Topkapı. There are 14 stops in between, from Karaköy to Pazartekke. No change is needed and the ride takes about 30 minutes.
Stops on the way where you can change lines: Karaköy (F2 funicular), Eminönü (T5 tram), Sirkeci (Marmaray), Aksaray (M1A metro, M1B metro).
On the way back, board at Topkapı towards Kabataş. It's 15 stops again.
Within walking distance of Topkapı: Panorama 1453 History Museum (144 m), Topkapi Park (165 m), İlyaszade Camii (231 m), Takkeci Ibrahim Ağa Camii (250 m), Biruni Üniversitesi Merkez Kampüs (296 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 Tophane and Topkapı?
No. Both stops are on the T1 tram, so you stay on the same tram for all 15 stops.
How long does it take from Tophane to Topkapı?
About 30 minutes on board. Walking to the platform and waiting aren't included.
Which direction should I take from Tophane?
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 Tophane to Topkapı?
A full fare is 46,20 TL with İstanbulkart.
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Route data: Metro İstanbulChecked: 14 October 2026Sources and method