Directions · public transport
How to Get from Kadıköy to Büyükada (Princes' Islands)
The fastest way from Kadıköy to Büyükada (Princes' Islands) by public transport is Ferry: about 64 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.
Kadıköy → Büyükada (Princes' Islands)
Kadıköy Metro İskele → Büyükada · Turyol
- WalkWalk Başlangıç → Kadıköy Metro İskele · 2 min
- TuryolKadıköy Metro İskele → Büyükada · 5 stops · 53 min
- WalkWalk Büyükada → Varış · 1 min
Fare (İstanbulkart): ₺151.23 full · ₺75.64 student
Kadıköy İskelesi → Büyükada · Şehir Hatları
- WalkWalk Başlangıç → Kadıköy İskelesi · 1 min
- FerryKadıköy İskelesi → Büyükada · 5 stops · 80 min
- WalkWalk Büyükada → Varış · 1 min
Fare (İstanbulkart): ₺151.23 full · ₺75.64 student
M4 + Marmaray + Vapur
- WalkWalk Başlangıç → Kadıköy · 2 min
- M4Kadıköy → Ayrılık Çeşmesi · 2 stops · 2 min
- MarmarayAyrılıkçeşme → Sirkeci · 3 stops · 5 min
- WalkWalk Sirkeci → SİRKECİ · 5 min
- FerrySİRKECİ → Büyükada · 3 stops · 75 min
- WalkWalk Büyükada → Varış · 1 min
Fare (İstanbulkart): ≈ ₺234.83 full · ₺116.32 student — transfer discount onto Marmaray/Metrobüs varies
Büyükada (Princes' Islands) → Kadıköy
Büyükada → Kadıköy İskelesi · Şehir Hatları
- WalkWalk Başlangıç → Büyükada · 1 min
- FerryBüyükada → Kadıköy İskelesi · 5 stops · 80 min
- WalkWalk Kadıköy İskelesi → Varış · 1 min
Fare (İstanbulkart): ₺151.23 full · ₺75.64 student
Operating hours of the lines on this route
- M4 · first 06:00 · last 23:59
- Marmaray · first 05:58 · last 23:28
Frequently asked
How long does it take from Kadıköy to Büyükada (Princes' Islands)?
The fastest public transport option is Ferry, about 64 minutes including walking, on the planned timetable. The return takes 116 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.