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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 + M1A: about 25 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.

25 minfastest
1transfers
₺80.60full fare
218 mwalking

Sultanahmet → Esenler Bus Terminal (Otogar)

Fastest

T1 + M1A

25 min · 1 transfer · 218 m walking

  1. T1Sultanahmet → Yusufpaşa · 3 stops · 6 min
  2. WalkWalk Yusufpaşa → Aksaray · 3 min
  3. M1AAksaray → Otogar · 6 stops · 12 min

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

Option 2

T1 + M1B

25 min · 1 transfer · 218 m walking

  1. T1Sultanahmet → Yusufpaşa · 3 stops · 6 min
  2. WalkWalk Yusufpaşa → Aksaray · 3 min
  3. M1BAksaray → Otogar · 6 stops · 12 min

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

Option 3

T1 + M1A + M1B

25 min · 2 transfers · 218 m walking

  1. T1Sultanahmet → Yusufpaşa · 3 stops · 6 min
  2. WalkWalk Yusufpaşa → Aksaray · 3 min
  3. M1AAksaray → Sağmalcılar · 4 stops · 8 min
  4. M1BSağmalcılar → Otogar · 2 stops · 4 min

Fare (İstanbulkart): ₺107.02 full · ₺44.38 student

Esenler Bus Terminal (Otogar) → Sultanahmet

Fastest

M1A + T1

28 min · 1 transfer · 218 m walking

  1. M1AOtogar → Aksaray · 6 stops · 12 min
  2. WalkWalk Aksaray → Yusufpaşa · 3 min
  3. T1Yusufpaşa → Sultanahmet · 3 stops · 6 min

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

Option 2

M1B + T1

28 min · 1 transfer · 218 m walking

  1. M1BOtogar → Aksaray · 6 stops · 12 min
  2. WalkWalk Aksaray → Yusufpaşa · 3 min
  3. T1Yusufpaşa → Sultanahmet · 3 stops · 6 min

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

Option 3

M1A + T1

29 min · 1 transfer · 45 m walking

  1. M1AOtogar → Zeytinburnu · 4 stops · 8 min
  2. WalkTransfer walk · 1 min
  3. T1Zeytinburnu → Sultanahmet · 6 stops · 12 min

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

Operating hours of the lines on this route

  • T1 · first 06:00 · last 23:36
  • 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 Sultanahmet to Esenler Bus Terminal (Otogar)?

The fastest public transport option is T1 + M1A, about 25 minutes including walking, on the planned timetable. The return takes 28 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 27 September 2026. Fares are recalculated on the page with the tariff in force since 20 July 2026.