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

The fastest way from Taksim to Esenler Bus Terminal (Otogar) by public transport is M2 + M1A: about 27 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.

27 minfastest
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₺80.60full fare
1 mwalking

Taksim → Esenler Bus Terminal (Otogar)

Fastest

M2 → M1A (Yenikapı aktarma)

27 min · 1 transfer · 1 m walking

  1. M2Taksim → Yenikapı · 5 stops · 8 min
  2. M1AYenikapı → Otogar · 8 stops · 14 min

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

Option 2

M2 → M1B (Yenikapı aktarma)

27 min · 1 transfer · 1 m walking

  1. M2Taksim → Yenikapı · 5 stops · 8 min
  2. M1BYenikapı → Otogar · 8 stops · 14 min

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

Option 3

M2 + M1A + M1B

27 min · 2 transfers · 80 m walking

  1. M2Taksim → Yenikapı · 3 stops · 8 min
  2. WalkTransfer walk · 2 min
  3. M1AYenikapı → Bayrampaşa - Maltepe · 4 stops · 8 min
  4. M1BBayrampaşa - Maltepe → Otogar · 3 stops · 6 min

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

Esenler Bus Terminal (Otogar) → Taksim

Fastest

M1A → M2 (Yenikapı aktarma)

27 min · 1 transfer · 1 m walking

  1. M1AOtogar → Yenikapı · 8 stops · 14 min
  2. M2Yenikapı → Taksim · 5 stops · 8 min

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

Option 2

M1B → M2 (Yenikapı aktarma)

27 min · 1 transfer · 1 m walking

  1. M1BOtogar → Yenikapı · 8 stops · 14 min
  2. M2Yenikapı → Taksim · 5 stops · 8 min

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

Option 3

M1A + M1B + M2

30 min · 2 transfers · 80 m walking

  1. M1AOtogar → Topkapı - Ulubatlı · 4 stops · 8 min
  2. M1BTopkapı - Ulubatlı → Yenikapı · 3 stops · 6 min
  3. WalkTransfer walk · 2 min
  4. M2Yenikapı → Taksim · 3 stops · 8 min

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

Operating hours of the lines on this route

  • M2 · first 05:57 · last 00:00
  • M1A · first 05:50 · last 00:00
  • M1B · first 06:00 · last 00:03

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Frequently asked

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

The fastest public transport option is M2 + M1A, about 27 minutes including walking, on the planned timetable. The return takes 27 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.