Ferry Line
Kadiköy - Karaköy - Eminönü
Kadıköy ↔ Eminönü
28,23₺
Payable with Istanbul Card
⚠️ MUST KNOW
- First ferry: 6:10 AM (weekdays only)
- Last ferry: 1:00 AM from all stations
- Runs every 20 mins during peak hours
- Trip duration: 20 minutes to each stop
Route Breakdown
Kadıköy → Karaköy (20 min) → Eminönü (10 min)
Timetables 📅
From Kadıköy
| Time Period | Departure Times |
| Morning 🌅 | 6:10*, 6:30**, 6:45**, 7:00-9:40 (every 20 min) |
| Afternoon 🌞 | 10:00-19:40 (every 20 min) |
| Evening 🌆 | 20:00-23:30 (every 30 min) |
| Night 🌙 | 00:00, 00:30, 1:00 |
*Weekdays only **Except Sundays and holidays
From Karaköy
| Time Period | Departure Times |
| Morning 🌅 | 6:35*, 6:55**, 7:05**, 7:20-9:00 (every 20 min) |
| Afternoon 🌞 | 9:25-19:45 (every 20 min) |
| Evening 🌆 | 20:05-23:30 (every 30 min) |
| Night 🌙 | 00:00, 00:30, 1:00 |
Destination Highlights 🎯
- Kadıköy: Asian side food heaven, historic market 🍜
- Karaköy: Hip cafes, galleries, Galata Tower nearby 🗼
- Eminönü: Spice Bazaar, historic peninsula gateway 🏰
Trip Planning Matrix
| Goal | Best Time |
| Avoid Crowds | Before 7:00 AM or after 7:00 PM |
| Best Photos | 8:00-9:00 AM for morning light |
| Market Shopping | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Sunset Views | 30 min before sunset time |
| Food Tours | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
💡 Pro Tips
- Stand outside for best Bosphorus views
- Morning ferries are least crowded
- Sunset trips offer best photos
- Service frequency reduces after 8:00 PM
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