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How to Get from Sultanahmet to Karaköy – Galata Tower

The fastest way from Sultanahmet to Karaköy – Galata Tower by public transport is T1: about 8 minutes, no transfer, ₺46.20 (İstanbulkart full fare). Step-by-step options for both directions below. Routes follow the planned timetables; live times are in the app.

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Sultanahmet → Karaköy – Galata Tower

Fastest

T1

8 min · direct · 1 m walking

  1. T1Sultanahmet → Karaköy · 3 stops · 6 min

Fare (İstanbulkart): ₺46.20 full · ₺22.55 student

Option 2

T1 + Vapur

31 min · 1 transfer · 612 m walking

  1. T1Sultanahmet → Karaköy · 5 stops · 8 min
  2. WalkTransfer walk · 3 min
  3. FerryKaraköy → Eminönü Üsküdar İskelesi · 2 stops · 10 min
  4. WalkWalk Eminönü Üsküdar İskelesi → Varış · 6 min

Fare (İstanbulkart): ₺46.20 full · ₺22.55 student (+ ferry)

Option 3

36KE + 30D

25 min · 1 transfer · 1262 m walking

  1. WalkWalk Başlangıç → EMİNÖNÜ · 16 min
  2. 36KEEMİNÖNÜ → UNKAPANI · 2 stops · 2 min
  3. WalkTransfer walk · 1 min
  4. 30DUNKAPANI → KARAKÖY · 2 stops · 3 min
  5. WalkWalk KARAKÖY → Varış · 1 min

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

Karaköy – Galata Tower → Sultanahmet

Fastest

T1

8 min · direct · 1 m walking

  1. T1Karaköy → Sultanahmet · 3 stops · 6 min

Fare (İstanbulkart): ₺46.20 full · ₺22.55 student

Option 2

Vapur + T1

27 min · 1 transfer · 433 m walking

  1. WalkWalk Başlangıç → Karaköy · 3 min
  2. FerryKaraköy → Eminönü Kadıköy İskelesi · 2 stops · 10 min
  3. WalkWalk Eminönü Kadıköy İskelesi → Sirkeci · 4 min
  4. T1Sirkeci → Sultanahmet · 3 stops · 4 min

Fare (İstanbulkart): ₺34.40 full · ₺11.21 student (+ ferry)

Option 3

BN1

26 min · direct · 1260 m walking

  1. WalkWalk Başlangıç → EMİNÖNÜ MISIR ÇARŞISI · 9 min
  2. BN1EMİNÖNÜ MISIR ÇARŞISI → ÇATLADIKAPI · 5 stops · 8 min
  3. WalkWalk ÇATLADIKAPI → Varış · 9 min

Fare (İstanbulkart): ₺46.20 full · ₺22.55 student

Operating hours of the lines on this route

  • T1 · first 06:00 · last 23:36

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Frequently asked

How long does it take from Sultanahmet to Karaköy – Galata Tower?

The fastest public transport option is T1, about 8 minutes including walking, on the planned timetable. The return takes 8 minutes.

How much does it cost?

With an İstanbulkart: ₺46.20 full fare, ₺22.55 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.