How to get from Taksim Square to Kabataş ferry terminal in Istanbul?
Based on 3 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 2 days ago
TL;DR
Take the funicular (Taksim–Kabataş line) directly from Taksim Square down to Kabataş ferry terminal. The same funicular takes you back up.
What the community said
From Karaköy pier you can take a Bosphorus evening cruise and return to the same dock.
1 day ago Karaköy pier
From the airport, take the Havaist bus to Taksim Square, then ride the funicular down to Kabataş ferry terminal.
2 days ago Havaist → Taksim → Funicular → Kabataş
To reach the Old City, it's more convenient to board the T1 tram at Aksaray stop rather than walking to the Sultanahmet stop.
2 days ago T1 tram, Aksaray stop
When in doubt about the route, starting from Taksim Square is the safest and most straightforward option.
3 days ago Taksim Square
From the T1 tram stop at Kabataş, take the funicular up to Taksim Square — a handy transfer between the tram and metro lines.
4 days ago Kabataş–Taksim Funicular
The Kabataş funicular station is right next to the ferry pier — a quick ride takes you back up to Taksim Square after your walk or cruise.
10 days ago Kabataş funicular station