Directions · public transport
How to Get from Eminönü to Büyükada (Princes' Islands)
The fastest way from Eminönü to Büyükada (Princes' Islands) by public transport is Ferry: about 110 minutes, no transfer, ₺151.23 (İstanbulkart full fare). Step-by-step options for both directions below. Routes follow the planned timetables; live times are in the app.
Eminönü → Büyükada (Princes' Islands)
Eminönü İskele → Büyükada · Turyol
- WalkWalk Başlangıç → Eminönü İskele · 4 min
- TuryolEminönü İskele → Büyükada · 5 stops · 69 min
- WalkWalk Büyükada → Varış · 1 min
Fare (İstanbulkart): ₺151.23 full · ₺75.64 student
T1 + Vapur
- T1Eminönü → Kabataş · 5 stops · 8 min
- WalkTransfer walk · 2 min
- FerryKabataş → Büyükada · 4 stops · 90 min
- WalkWalk Büyükada → Varış · 1 min
Fare (İstanbulkart): ₺197.43 full · ₺98.19 student
SİRKECİ → Büyükada · Dentur Avrasya
- WalkWalk Başlangıç → SİRKECİ · 5 min
- FerrySİRKECİ → Büyükada · 3 stops · 75 min
- WalkWalk Büyükada → Varış · 1 min
Fare (İstanbulkart): ₺151.23 full · ₺75.64 student
Büyükada (Princes' Islands) → Eminönü
Vapur + T1
- WalkWalk Başlangıç → Büyükada · 1 min
- FerryBüyükada → Kabataş · 6 stops · 110 min
- WalkTransfer walk · 2 min
- T1Kabataş → Eminönü · 5 stops · 8 min
Fare (İstanbulkart): ₺185.63 full · ₺86.85 student
Vapur → Kabataş · 30D otobüs
- WalkWalk Başlangıç → Büyükada · 1 min
- FerryBüyükada → Kabataş · 6 stops · 110 min
- WalkWalk Başlangıç → KABATAŞ · 2 min
- 30DKABATAŞ → EMİNÖNÜ · 7 stops · 8 min
- WalkWalk EMİNÖNÜ → Varış · 3 min
Fare (İstanbulkart): ₺185.63 full · ₺86.85 student
Operating hours of the lines on this route
- T1 · first 06:00 · last 23:36
Frequently asked
How long does it take from Eminönü to Büyükada (Princes' Islands)?
The fastest public transport option is Ferry, about 110 minutes including walking, on the planned timetable. The return takes 159 minutes.
How much does it cost?
With an İstanbulkart: ₺151.23 full fare, ₺75.64 student. Transfers within 120 minutes are discounted. Fare tariff
Do I need an İstanbulkart?
Yes for these fares — buy an anonymous İstanbulkart (₺165) at any Biletmatik machine or kiosk and load credit. Without a card you can buy a limited-use ticket (one ride ₺65.00).
Routes computed with the MetroFlow planner for a weekday 10:00 departure; durations follow the planned timetables and include walking. Last computed 18 September 2026. Fares are recalculated on the page with the tariff in force since 20 July 2026.