Rail Systems
Rail systems are one of the most important parts of Istanbul transportation. Rail systems developing day by day in order to find solutions to the traffic problem of Istanbul are also very useful and practical for Istanbul visitors.
You can find detailed information about the route and working hours of the rail systems below.
Subway
There are 7 subway lines operate in Istanbul, 5 on the European side and 2 on the Anatolian side. subways operate between 06:00 and 24:00 everyday.
M1A Yenikapı-Atatürk Airport (Old Airport)
M1B Yenikapı-Kirazlı
M2 Yenikapı-Hacıosman
M3 Kirazlı-Olimpiyat-Başakşehir
M4 Kadıköy-Tavşantepe
M5 Üsküdar-Çekmeköy
M6 Levent-Boğaziçi Ü./Hisarüstü
Tram
There are 4 tram lines in Istanbul.
T1 Bağcılar – Kabataş
T1 tram line is the most useful line for tourists. Because it is possible to reach many tourist spots such as the Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Eminönü, Beşiktaş with this tram line.
Operational Data
• Line Length: 18,5 Km.
• Number of Stations: 31
• Number of Cars: 92
• Journey Duration: 65 min.
• Operational Hours: 06.00 – 00.00
• Daily Ridership: 320.000 Passengers
• Number of Daily Journeys: 295 Trips / One Way
• Journey Frequency: 2 min. (during peak hours)
T2 Taksim – Tunnel (Nostalgic Tram, in İstiklal Street)
The T2 nostalgic tram operates on one of the oldest and most popular streets in Istanbul, Istiklal Street, and its line length is 1870 meters.
By using this nostalgic tram, which is the oldest means of transportation in Istanbul, you can absorb the historical texture of Istiklal Street. This line operates between 06:00-02:00 everyday.
T3 Kadıköy – Moda
The length of Kadıköy – Moda Tram Line is 2.6 km and in this line there are 10 stations in total. Kadıköy – Moda Tram Line starts from Kadıköy Square and follows Bahariye Street through the private bus route and reaches Moda. The tram reaches Kadıköy Square again via Moda Street.
Operational Data
- Line Length: 2, 6 Km.
- Number of Stations: 10
- Number of Cars: 4
- Journey Duration: 20 min.
- Operational Hours: 07.00 – 21.00
- Daily Ridership: 5.000 Passengers
- Number of Daily Journeys: 99
- Journey Frequency: 7 min. (during peak hours)
T4 Topkapı – Mescid-i Selam
The T4 tram line is not preferred by the tourists who come to Istanbul to visit. It has 22 stations, seven of which are underground.
Operational Data
- Line Length: 15,3 Km.
- Number of Stations: 22
- Number of Cars: 83
- Journey Duration: 42 min. (One Way)
- Operational Hours: 06.00 – 00.00
- Daily Ridership: 190.000 Passengers (Weekdays average)
- Number of Daily Journeys: 446
- One Way Journey Frequency: 3 min. (during peak hours)
Marmaray
Marmaray, where 500,000 people travel a day, is the most preferred means of transportation for passengers traveling between two sides of Istanbul with a 1387-meter tunnel passing under the Sea of Marmara.
There are a total of 43 stations in Marmaray, where you can cross between two continents in just 4 minutes. You can reach more detailed information about Marmaray route and schedules by clicking on the link.
Funicular
F1 Taksim-Kabataş
The funicular line connecting Taksim and Kabataş is 640 meters and the journey time is around 2.5 minutes.
With this line, transfer can be made;
(At Taksim Station) to M2 Yenikapı – Hacıosman Metro Line and T2 Taksim-Tunnel Nostalgic Tram
(At Kabataş Station) to T1 Bağcılar – Kabataş Tram Line and sea transportation vehicles (IDO, City Lines and boats).
Operational Data
- Line Length: 594 meters
- Number of Stations: 2
- Number of Cars: 4
- Journey Duration: 2, 5 min.
- Operational Hours: 06.15 – 00.00
- Daily Ridership: 35.000 Passengers
- Number of Daily Journeys: 195 Journeys / One Way
- Journey Frequency: 3 min. (during peak hours)
Cable Car
TF1 Maçka-Taşkışla
This cable car line, which eliminates the difficulty of pedestrian transportation between Taşkışla and Maçka (which is near to Dolmabahçe), also promises you a unique view of Istanbul.
TF2 Eyüp-Piyer Loti Hill
Using this cable car line, you can climb to the top of the Piyer Loti Hill, which is one of the most important tourist spots in Istanbul, with magnificent Golden Horn view.
