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Yenikapı to Otogar: how many stops?
Checked: 14 October 2026- YenikapıStart M1BM2MR
- Aksaray~1 min M1BT1
- Emniyet-Fatih~3 min M1B
- Topkapı-Ulubatlı~5 min M1B
- Bayrampaşa-Maltepe~8 min M1B
- Sağmalcılar~10 min M1B
- Kocatepe~13 min M1B
- OtogarArrive · ~14 min M1B
About this route
Yenikapı to Otogar is 7 stops on the M1A metro. Board the train towards Atatürk Havalimanı at Yenikapı and get off at the seventh stop, Otogar. There are 6 stops in between, from Aksaray to Kocatepe. No change is needed and the ride takes about 14 minutes.
The M1B metro also runs between these two stops, so you can take whichever comes first.
Stops on the way where you can change lines: Aksaray (M1B metro, T1 tram), Emniyet-Fatih (M1B metro), Topkapı-Ulubatlı (M1B metro), Bayrampaşa-Maltepe (M1B metro).
On the way back, board at Otogar towards Yenikapı. It's 7 stops again.
Within walking distance of Otogar: Esenler Otogarı (8 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 Yenikapı and Otogar?
No. Both stops are on the M1A metro, so you stay on the same train for all 7 stops.
How long does it take from Yenikapı to Otogar?
About 14 minutes on board. Walking to the platform and waiting aren't included.
Which direction should I take from Yenikapı?
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 Yenikapı to Otogar?
A full fare is 46,20 TL with İstanbulkart.
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Route data: Metro İstanbulChecked: 14 October 2026Sources and method