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How to Get from Taksim to Sultanahmet

The fastest way from Taksim to Sultanahmet by public transport is T1: about 22 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.

22 minfastest
nonetransfers
₺46.20full fare
812 mwalking

Taksim → Sultanahmet

Fastest

T1

22 min · direct · 812 m walking

  1. WalkWalk Başlangıç → Fındıklı · 11 min
  2. T1Fındıklı → Sultanahmet · 5 stops · 10 min

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

Option 2

T1

23 min · direct · 721 m walking

  1. WalkWalk Başlangıç → Kabataş · 10 min
  2. T1Kabataş → Sultanahmet · 6 stops · 12 min

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

Option 3

F1 + T1

26 min · 1 transfer · 266 m walking

  1. WalkWalk Başlangıç → Taksim · 3 min
  2. F1Taksim → Kabataş · 1 stop · 4 min
  3. WalkTransfer walk · 2 min
  4. T1Kabataş → Sultanahmet · 6 stops · 12 min

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

Sultanahmet → Taksim

Fastest

T1 + F1

23 min · 1 transfer · 266 m walking

  1. T1Sultanahmet → Kabataş · 6 stops · 12 min
  2. WalkTransfer walk · 2 min
  3. F1Kabataş → Taksim · 1 stop · 4 min
  4. WalkWalk Taksim → Varış · 3 min

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

Option 2

T1

23 min · direct · 721 m walking

  1. T1Sultanahmet → Kabataş · 6 stops · 12 min
  2. WalkWalk Kabataş → Varış · 10 min

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

Option 3

Marmaray + M2

28 min · 1 transfer · 799 m walking

  1. WalkWalk Başlangıç → Sirkeci · 9 min
  2. MarmaraySirkeci → Yenikapı · 1 stop · 3 min
  3. WalkTransfer walk · 3 min
  4. M2Yenikapı → Taksim · 3 stops · 8 min

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

Operating hours of the lines on this route

  • T1 · first 06:00 · last 23:36
  • F1 · first 06:00 · last 00:00
  • Marmaray · first 05:58 · last 23:28
  • M2 · first 05:57 · last 00:00

All line hours · Fare tariff

Frequently asked

How long does it take from Taksim to Sultanahmet?

The fastest public transport option is T1, about 22 minutes including walking, on the planned timetable. The return takes 23 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.