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How to Get from Taksim to Büyükada (Princes' Islands)

The fastest way from Taksim to Büyükada (Princes' Islands) by public transport is M2 + Ferry: about 116 minutes, 1 transfer, ₺197.43 (İstanbulkart full fare). Step-by-step options for both directions below. Routes follow the planned timetables; live times are in the app.

116 minfastest
1transfers
₺197.43full fare
581 mwalking

Taksim → Büyükada (Princes' Islands)

Fastest

M2 + Vapur

116 min · 1 transfer · 581 m walking

  1. M2Taksim → Haliç · 3 stops · 4 min
  2. WalkWalk Haliç → Karaköy İskele · 8 min
  3. TuryolKaraköy İskele → Büyükada · 5 stops · 70 min
  4. WalkWalk Büyükada → Varış · 1 min

Fare (İstanbulkart): ₺197.43 full · ₺98.19 student

Option 2

F1 + Vapur

136 min · 1 transfer · 333 m walking

  1. WalkWalk Başlangıç → Taksim · 3 min
  2. F1Taksim → Kabataş · 2 stops · 3 min
  3. WalkTransfer walk · 2 min
  4. FerryKabataş → Büyükada · 4 stops · 90 min
  5. WalkWalk Büyükada → Varış · 1 min

Fare (İstanbulkart): ₺197.43 full · ₺98.19 student

Option 3

Kabataş → Büyükada · Dentur Avrasya

136 min · direct · 832 m walking

  1. WalkWalk Başlangıç → Kabataş · 12 min
  2. FerryKabataş → Büyükada · 4 stops · 90 min
  3. WalkWalk Büyükada → Varış · 1 min

Fare (İstanbulkart): ₺151.23 full · ₺75.64 student

Büyükada (Princes' Islands) → Taksim

Fastest

Vapur + F1

156 min · 1 transfer · 333 m walking

  1. WalkWalk Başlangıç → Büyükada · 1 min
  2. FerryBüyükada → Kabataş · 6 stops · 110 min
  3. WalkTransfer walk · 2 min
  4. F1Kabataş → Taksim · 2 stops · 3 min
  5. WalkWalk Taksim → Varış · 3 min

Fare (İstanbulkart): ₺185.63 full · ₺86.85 student

Option 2

Büyükada → Kabataş · Şehir Hatları

157 min · direct · 832 m walking

  1. WalkWalk Başlangıç → Büyükada · 1 min
  2. FerryBüyükada → Kabataş · 6 stops · 110 min
  3. WalkWalk Kabataş → Varış · 12 min

Fare (İstanbulkart): ₺151.23 full · ₺75.64 student

Option 3

Vapur + 28 + DT2

184 min · 2 transfers · 298 m walking

  1. WalkWalk Başlangıç → Büyükada · 1 min
  2. FerryBüyükada → Kabataş · 6 stops · 110 min
  3. WalkWalk Kabataş → KABATAŞ · 2 min
  4. 28KABATAŞ → BEŞİKTAŞ MEYDAN · 4 stops · 5 min
  5. DT2BEŞİKTAŞ MEYDAN → TAKSİM · 8 stops · 7 min
  6. WalkWalk TAKSİM → Varış · 3 min

Fare (İstanbulkart): ₺212.05 full · ₺97.47 student

Operating hours of the lines on this route

  • M2 · first 05:57 · last 00:00
  • F1 · first 06:00 · last 00:00

All line hours · Fare tariff

Frequently asked

How long does it take from Taksim to Büyükada (Princes' Islands)?

The fastest public transport option is M2 + Ferry, about 116 minutes including walking, on the planned timetable. The return takes 156 minutes.

How much does it cost?

With an İstanbulkart: ₺197.43 full fare, ₺98.19 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.