How to travel along the Bosphorus in Istanbul without traffic jams?
Based on 1 discussions with 2 participants · Last activity: 1 day ago
TL;DR
Use ferries and the Marmaray train instead of buses to avoid Istanbul traffic. Ferries from Beşiktaş reach Ortaköy and Bebek; the Marmaray gets you to Bostancı on the Asian side.
What the community said
To reach the Asian side quickly, take the Marmaray train to Bostancı station, then switch to a ferry. This is significantly faster than taking a ferry all the way from the European side.
1 day ago Marmaray → Bostancı → ferry
From Beşiktaş, take a ferry to Bebek. From there, the Aşiyan funicular takes you up to the park and back down. After the visit, continue your route on foot along the Bosphorus — no traffic and a scenic boat ride included.
2 days ago Beşiktaş → Bebek, Aşiyan funicular
A great route: board a ferry at Beşiktaş (near Dolmabahçe Palace), sail to Ortaköy, explore the area, then return by ferry to Eminönü. The Bosphorus crossing itself is worth it as a sightseeing experience.
3 days ago Beşiktaş → Ortaköy → Eminönü (ferry)