Whether you need tram, funicular, ferry, train or metro maps, tourist maps, monuments maps, neighborhood maps, bike maps and more moovit can help. Since 29 october 2018, public buses new airport transit bus run from and to the airport. If you have a big luggage i dont recommend the metro, because most of the stops require climbing stairs. The system can only be accessed by using electronic cards. Istanbul pedestrian tips to keep you safe on the road. Istanbuls rapid transit network istanbul map, metro map. On istanbul forum, we receive many questions related to public transportation. View bus and train schedules, arrival times, service alerts and detailed routes on a map, so you know exactly how to get to anywhere in istanbul.
There are three main ferry stations on the european side. Transportation in this crowded, rapid and unplanned grown city is not easy. Istanbul transportation map with places of interest istanbul insider. I humbly suggest that you trust my markings over those on the base maps. Public transport in istanbul city transfer istanbul. Major public transport lines for istanbul tourist attractions. Besiktas, kabatas currently under construction and. Istanbul transportation maps turkey travel planner. Istanbul metro and tram map pdf 2020 istanbul clues.
Our new mobile friendly online map includes all gay, lesbian, transgender bars, clubs, gay friendly cafe shops, restaurants, major landmarks, tourist attractions, historical and gayfriendly turkish baths, saunas and hammams. Public road transport in istanbul dates back to 30 august 1869, when a contract to build a tram system in the capital of the ottoman empire was signed. True, i was quite overwhelmed during my first day or two in istanbul, and my unfamiliarity with the transit system had a little something to do with it. Istanbul metro and public transport map harita, istanbul, haritalar. Taxis are good transportation to get around istanbul.
You can click on the links below the images to view the full resolution of the istanbul metro and tram maps. Iett is going to buy 400 buses which will ease the transportation of istanbul. Here are free maps of istanbul s transportation services. Large istanbul maps for free download and print high. Istanbul metro and tram map pdf 2020 metro map, istanbul tourist. Rush hour starts at around 8am and ends 6pm on weekdays, so lots of people commuting to and from work prefer to glide over the bosphorus instead. And even after you have arrived at your hotel and are ready to embark for some sightseeing excursions, youll often find yourself planning transportation means to go from one area or tourist attraction to another. The moment you set foot on istanbul soil, youll have to take some kind of public transportation. Every day, a total of 150 buses run between istanbul new airport and the european and asian side of istanbul. I have decided to put them in one post as to provide a handy guide with our future visitors. Public transportation is an important key to improve quality of life for cities. Main istanbul metro, tram and funicular lines for tourists. Istanbul transportation map with places of interest. To download the map of public transport in istanbul in pdf and jpg, click here.
Public transportation with istanbulkart for one way costs roughly around 0. Istanbul tourist attractions map pdf istanbul clues. Within the city limits one can ride on buses, metrobuses, subway trains, suburban trains, trams, funiculars, cablecars, ferries, fast ferries, seabuses and seataxis. Istanbul travel book public transportation in istanbul customer journey maps walking a mile in your customers shoes. However the older versions might be also useful since they have better graphics.
Tram t1 line is the major public transport vehicle to commute between the istanbul old city and beyoglu new city areas if you are staying in a hotel located in beyazit, sultanahmet, sirkeci or eminonu old city neighborhoods, tram t1 will be exteremely useful for you to get to galata tower, istiklal avenue, taksim square and. Figuring out the public transit system in istanbul is not as daunting as it might seem at first. But once we got the hang of it, the rest of our travels via public transportation were cake. The tram t1 operates between the old city and modern istanbul. For this reason, it is important to follow the current maps for those who will visit istanbul.
Within the confines of the city itself, people can avail a number of different transport options such as ferries, cable cars, funiculars, trams, suburban and. Istanbul metro grew so quickly for the recent years. Carrying over 1 million passengers a day, newer buses have yellow and black livery, older ones in green, blue or red and blue. Istanbul public transport guide page 4 rail turkey en.
Dont forget to check the map of istanbul airport before your flight. Transport tips, transportation, travel tips, trip planning tagged with. The istanbul metro has been growing quickly for the last couple of years. Its been extending to the fringes of both asian and european sides. See step by step directions as you travel to any attraction, street or major public transit station. Istanbul public transport map for tram t1, metrobus, funicular. This makes public transportation a nice alternative. Click for the full screen map istanbul metro map 2020. Public transportation in istanbul a travel guide to. My phone wont have a data connection, but i have downloaded a pdf reader so that i can read maps on my phone and avoid carrying around a bunch of maps and so i can look slightly more discreet as a clueless tourist staring into my phone looks a little better than standing on a street corner unfolding a huge map every 10 minutes.
The istanbulkart is a reloadable, contactless payment card, very similar to londons. Moreover, its topography makes the development of the public transportation complex istanbul, like rome, was built on seven hills. After first use of istanbul card, you get approximately %3040 discount for maximum 5 different combining lines you take within 2 hours. Are you visiting istanbul and want to have an offline map to view without internet connectivity. Here are free maps of istanbuls transportation services. Classic card, premium card, deluxe card 5 rides with public transportation hagia sophia fast track entry pass for 12 museums. Istanbul tourist attractions map pdf istanbul clues see more. Guide to public transportation in istanbul istanbul is a huge city which is growing at very fast pace and constantly changing in an almost uncontrollable way. Istanbul has an excellent transportation system utilizing almost all the known. Istanbul has an excellent transportation system utilizing almost all the known forms of public transit. Shows the location of the citys principal international airport 23 km west of old istanbul, as. To see what destinations the buses passes through, check the signboard next the main passenger entrances on the sides of the.
Its an understatement to say that istanbul traffic is a problem. The actual dimensions of the istanbul map are 775 x 1098 pixels, file size in bytes 285123. Istanbuls public transport system has been growing rapidly in recent years. Please visit our website to see a detailed plan of the airport. Nevertheless, the biggest portion of city budget is being spent for transportation, and you can reach to many points by public transport. Istanbul, turkey has most known methods of public transportation. High resolution public transport maps as pdf files. Iett istanbul electricity, tramway and tunnel general.
Public transportation in istanbul the working moms travels. Undoubtedly, in a city of this dimensions the traffic is one of the biggest problems. Istanbul metro and public transport map istanbul travel blog. Istanbul metro, tram and public transport map 2020. Therefore the istanbul metro map should be updated often. The guide to istanbuls public transportation system. In 1995 a pilot project was run on doubledecker buses, and in time the akbil replaced paper tickets on public transport throughout istanbul. Public transportation in istanbul dem turkish center. The inauguration of four lines of horsedriven trams was in 1871. Istanbul old city and sultanahmet tram stations map. A gadget used throughout istanbul to pay for all kinds of transportation such as bus, ferry, sea bus, metro, train, tram and boat. Roads are always heavily used, and gridlocks are common from 07. The pdf at the top is the latest metro map with recent extensions.
Below youll find links to download the map in a printable format. And you would like to see city using public transport, avoiding taxis and traffic jam if possible. An important means of public transportation since the year 1989, the metro system has an annual ridership of nearly 3. The vapur ferry is the best way to get from the european to the asian side or vice versa when the bridge is absolutely full of cars. They are inexpensive, have meters and most of the time easy to find. Although it is operated by istanbul ulasim, it is actually under the control of the istanbul metropolitan municipality. Public transportation in istanbul the transport system in istanbul is truly a magnificent one, making use of almost every possible form of public transport system that is known to man. Moovit has easytodownload transportation maps in pdf format from around the world. Public transportation works well, is inexpensive, but at least the tram between. Guide to public transportation rediscover istanbul. If you plan on taking any public transportation, we highly recommend purchasing this card right away. Public transportation service from and to istanbul new airport.
It has historically had many problems in terms of urban, cultural and social issues because of continuous immigration, but the biggest problem is certainly given here. You can also use the links at the bottom of the page to print the metro map of istanbul in pdf format. By public transportation the best way would be to go through the marmaray line where you can use the same jeton or istanbul kart trip for all the changes. Istanbuls public bus system is run by iett with the european sides main hub in kabatas. Between 2010 and 2020, many new metro lines were put into use. The public transportation in istanbul is an integrated system administrated by the local government. Istanbul public transport guide page 5 rail turkey en. Having these card will give you access to all public transport means in istanbul, except private ones. Im travelling to rome, venice and florence from the us.
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