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

The fastest way from Sultanahmet to Esenler Bus Terminal (Otogar) by public transport is T1 + M1B: about 29 minutes, 1 transfer, ₺80.60 (İstanbulkart full fare). Step-by-step options for both directions below. Routes follow the planned timetables; live times are in the app.

29 minfastest
1transfers
₺80.60full fare
1 mwalking

Sultanahmet → Esenler Bus Terminal (Otogar)

Fastest

T1 → M1B (Yusufpaşa aktarma)

29 min · 1 transfer · 1 m walking

  1. T1Sultanahmet → Yusufpaşa · 6 stops · 10 min
  2. M1BAksaray → Otogar · 7 stops · 12 min

Fare (İstanbulkart): ₺80.60 full · ₺33.76 student

Option 2

Marmaray → M1A (Yenikapı aktarma)

30 min · 1 transfer · 620 m walking

  1. WalkWalk Başlangıç → Sirkeci · 8 min
  2. MarmaraySirkeci → Yenikapı · 2 stops · 3 min
  3. M1AYenikapı → Otogar · 8 stops · 14 min

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

Option 3

Marmaray → M1B (Yenikapı aktarma)

30 min · 1 transfer · 620 m walking

  1. WalkWalk Başlangıç → Sirkeci · 8 min
  2. MarmaraySirkeci → Yenikapı · 2 stops · 3 min
  3. M1BYenikapı → Otogar · 8 stops · 14 min

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

Esenler Bus Terminal (Otogar) → Sultanahmet

Fastest

M1B → T1 (Aksaray aktarma)

29 min · 1 transfer · 1 m walking

  1. M1BOtogar → Aksaray · 7 stops · 12 min
  2. T1Yusufpaşa → Sultanahmet · 6 stops · 10 min

Fare (İstanbulkart): ₺80.60 full · ₺33.76 student

Option 2

M1A → Marmaray (Yenikapı aktarma)

30 min · 1 transfer · 620 m walking

  1. M1AOtogar → Yenikapı · 8 stops · 14 min
  2. MarmarayYenikapı → Sirkeci · 2 stops · 3 min
  3. WalkWalk Sirkeci → Varış · 8 min

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

Option 3

M1B → Marmaray (Yenikapı aktarma)

30 min · 1 transfer · 620 m walking

  1. M1BOtogar → Yenikapı · 8 stops · 14 min
  2. MarmarayYenikapı → Sirkeci · 2 stops · 3 min
  3. WalkWalk Sirkeci → Varış · 8 min

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

Operating hours of the lines on this route

  • T1 · first 06:00 · last 23:36
  • M1B · first 06:00 · last 00:03
  • Marmaray · first 05:58 · last 23:28
  • M1A · first 05:50 · last 00:00

All line hours · Fare tariff

Frequently asked

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

The fastest public transport option is T1 + M1B, about 29 minutes including walking, on the planned timetable. The return takes 29 minutes.

How much does it cost?

With an İstanbulkart: ₺80.60 full fare, ₺33.76 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.