Istanbul Metro
BUS
Another common vehicle in public transport is the bus. In Istanbul, busses are run by two institutions: Metropolitan Municipality and Cooperation of Private Public Busses. IETT busses are generally red and green-colored and passengers are required to have an “Istanbul Card” to get on them. The busses belonging to Cooperation are orange and blue-colored. Both of the busses enable you to go wherever you want in the city and have nearly the same tariff system. Sometimes you may even have a chance to travel by a double deck bus.
METRO
Several alternatives were created for Istanbul city with a population over 10 million. One of them is metro. Even though metro can’t cover the whole public demand, it is one of the most preferred public transport vehicles. Metro has three separate lines. The first one lies between Coach Station and Ataturk Airport. The second one is between Zeytinburnu, Kabataş and Eminönü. The last line has stations in Şişhane, Taksim, Osmanbey, Şişli-Mecidiyeköy, Gayrettepe, Levent, 4.Levent, Sanayi, Seyrantepe, İTÜ-Ayazağa, Atatürk Oto Sanayi, Darüşşafaka, Seyrantepe-Stadyum and Hacıosman. You can use Istanbul Card to ride the metro.
İstanbul Metro
TRAMWAY
Another transport vehicle commonly preferred in Istanbul is tramway. Although it has been used for such a long time, it has started to be replaced by metro recently. There are two separate tramway lines in Istanbul. One of them lies between Taksim and the Tunnel. It is possible for people to feel the magnificent ambiance in Istiklal Avenue, by travelling on this line. Another one is between Kabataş and Zeytinburnu and this 14-km-long line has turned into a system running to Aksaray.
DOLMUSHES (MINIBUSES)
Dolmush is one of the most preferred vehicles in Istanbul because of its cheaper price than others. It enables you to travel, by following a specific line. The price depends on the arrival where you want to go and Metropolitan Municipality determines them annually on a regular basis. The line is generally written on a table on the windscreen or side window. These futures offer you an easy way to travel across the city.
METRO BUS
Metro bus is the fastest vehicle in local transportation. While it stops only at the stations and has a separate road in the traffic, metro bus is commonly used by public. The metro bus line lies from Avcılar to Kadıköy-Söğütlü Çeşme. It is only 45 minutes to take this kilometer-long distance Metro bus starts to run at 06.00 every morning. If you need a quick transportation, metro bus is the perfect solution.
THE TUNNEL
After London, Istanbul has the second oldest underground railway in the world: The Tunnel. It has been serving for 132 years and is a vehicle preferred by especially tourists and hurried people. Recently, old tramways have been replaced by rubber wheeled trains. Thanks to its nostalgic effect on people, the Tunnel has started to be used commonly. Here, you can find the
Price tariff:
Token: 6 TL
Full fare ticket: 6 TL
Half fare ticket: 2 TL (Only Turkish Citizen)
FUNICULAR SYSTEM
As a result of the heavy traffic in Istanbul, Metropolitan Municipality established the Funicular System between Taksim and Kabataş, as a new solution, in order to reduce the burden on traffic. The line is 500-m-long and enables passengers to take the distance between Taksim and Kabataş in 110 seconds. This system offers people a great advantage for local transport.
FERRY
In order to cross the Bosphorus, people generally prefer to use ferries. You can have a chance for both an easy and a comfortable travel in this way. You are required to pay an extra over price to go to “Adalar” via ferry.
MOTOR
Motor is a fast marine transport vehicle. It is the most appropriate way for passenger transportation between the three:
1- Kadıköy- Eminönü- Kadıköy,
2- Beşiktaş- Üsküdar-Beşiktaş
3- Karaköy – Üsküdar – Karaköy
You can find these vehicles called in other words as “sea dolmush” at the little ports in aforesaid areas. If you are in a hurry, then motors will definitely help you.
CAR FERRY
If you want to go somewhere via your automobile, but have hesitations for traffic, then car ferry is the ideal solution. This kind of transportation was put into practice to reduce the burden on traffic, especially in Harem. You are required to buy tickets before boarding. The prices are determined according to specific features of vehicles by IDO (Istanbul Sea Busses Enterprise).
SEA BUS
Sea bus is one of the fastest transportation vehicles in Istanbul. It is generally preferred for long distances and enables you to travel safely. It offers you quick transportation between the long lines, such as Bostancı – Bakırköy and Kadıköy – Sarıyer. You can benefit from reduced prices with your Istanbul Card.
SEA TAXI
These taxis serving for 24 hours can be found at 27 different points in Istanbul and offer you a quick travel. For sea taxis, the maximum passenger capacity is 10 and opening price is 40 TL. Moreover prices vary from day to night.
COMMUTER RAIL
If you want to travel across Anatolian Side, then commuter rail can help you. It is an alternative transportation system, aiming at elimination of the traffic problem in city and generally overcrowded. The tickets can be bought at stations and Istanbul Card gives you opportunity to benefit from several discounts.
TAXI
Taxis are commonly preferred, as in the rest of the country. All the taxis are yellow-colored and first letter of their license plate is “T”, referring that” This vehicle is a taxi”. There is a taximeter in each of them to show the kilometer and the total. Opening price is 10 TL and it costs 2,70 TL per kilometer. You can get in a taxi for a quick drive. Finally, don’t forget that costumer pays the toll, in case of crossing the Bosphorus Bridge.
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