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How to Get from Kadıköy to Esenler Bus Terminal (Otogar)

The fastest way from Kadıköy to Esenler Bus Terminal (Otogar) by public transport is M4 + Marmaray + M1A: about 33 minutes, 2 transfers, ₺110.02 (İstanbulkart full fare). Step-by-step options for both directions below. Routes follow the planned timetables; live times are in the app.

33 minfastest
2transfers
₺110.02full fare
115 mwalking

Kadıköy → Esenler Bus Terminal (Otogar)

Fastest

M4 → Marmaray → M1A (Ayrılık Çeşmesi + Yenikapı aktarma)

33 min · 2 transfers · 115 m walking

  1. WalkWalk Başlangıç → Kadıköy · 2 min
  2. M4Kadıköy → Ayrılık Çeşmesi · 2 stops · 2 min
  3. MarmarayAyrılıkçeşme → Yenikapı · 4 stops · 7 min
  4. M1AYenikapı → Otogar · 8 stops · 14 min

Fare (İstanbulkart): ≈ ₺110.02 full · ₺51.30 student — transfer discount onto Marmaray/Metrobüs varies

Option 2

M4 → Marmaray → M1B (Ayrılık Çeşmesi + Yenikapı aktarma)

33 min · 2 transfers · 115 m walking

  1. WalkWalk Başlangıç → Kadıköy · 2 min
  2. M4Kadıköy → Ayrılık Çeşmesi · 2 stops · 2 min
  3. MarmarayAyrılıkçeşme → Yenikapı · 4 stops · 7 min
  4. M1BYenikapı → Otogar · 8 stops · 14 min

Fare (İstanbulkart): ≈ ₺110.02 full · ₺51.30 student — transfer discount onto Marmaray/Metrobüs varies

Option 3

Marmaray → M1A (Yenikapı aktarma)

41 min · 1 transfer · 1189 m walking

  1. WalkWalk Başlangıç → Ayrılıkçeşme · 15 min
  2. MarmarayAyrılıkçeşme → Yenikapı · 4 stops · 7 min
  3. M1AYenikapı → Otogar · 8 stops · 14 min

Fare (İstanbulkart): ₺71.80 full · ₺29.34 student

Esenler Bus Terminal (Otogar) → Kadıköy

Fastest

M1A → Marmaray → M4 (Yenikapı + Ayrılıkçeşme aktarma)

33 min · 2 transfers · 115 m walking

  1. M1AOtogar → Yenikapı · 8 stops · 14 min
  2. MarmarayYenikapı → Ayrılıkçeşme · 4 stops · 7 min
  3. M4Ayrılık Çeşmesi → Kadıköy · 2 stops · 2 min
  4. WalkWalk Kadıköy → Varış · 2 min

Fare (İstanbulkart): ≈ ₺110.02 full · ₺51.30 student — transfer discount onto Marmaray/Metrobüs varies

Option 2

M1B → Marmaray → M4 (Yenikapı + Ayrılıkçeşme aktarma)

33 min · 2 transfers · 115 m walking

  1. M1BOtogar → Yenikapı · 8 stops · 14 min
  2. MarmarayYenikapı → Ayrılıkçeşme · 4 stops · 7 min
  3. M4Ayrılık Çeşmesi → Kadıköy · 2 stops · 2 min
  4. WalkWalk Kadıköy → Varış · 2 min

Fare (İstanbulkart): ≈ ₺110.02 full · ₺51.30 student — transfer discount onto Marmaray/Metrobüs varies

Option 3

M1A → Marmaray (Yenikapı aktarma)

41 min · 1 transfer · 1189 m walking

  1. M1AOtogar → Yenikapı · 8 stops · 14 min
  2. MarmarayYenikapı → Ayrılıkçeşme · 4 stops · 7 min
  3. WalkWalk Ayrılıkçeşme → Varış · 15 min

Fare (İstanbulkart): ≈ ₺83.60 full · ₺40.68 student — transfer discount onto Marmaray/Metrobüs varies

Operating hours of the lines on this route

  • M4 · first 06:00 · last 23:59
  • Marmaray · first 05:58 · last 23:28
  • M1A · first 05:50 · last 00:00
  • M1B · first 06:00 · last 00:03

All line hours · Fare tariff

Frequently asked

How long does it take from Kadıköy to Esenler Bus Terminal (Otogar)?

The fastest public transport option is M4 + Marmaray + M1A, about 33 minutes including walking, on the planned timetable. The return takes 33 minutes.

How much does it cost?

With an İstanbulkart: ₺110.02 full fare, ₺51.30 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 20 September 2026. Fares are recalculated on the page with the tariff in force since 20 July 2026.