Get around Istanbul
Istanbul transport, on one intelligent map
Metro, Marmaray, tram, funicular, ferries and İETT buses across two continents — with live conditions and AI smart routes that get you there without the traffic.
Modes
Every way to move through the city
Metro
A fast-growing driverless metro network (M1–M11) links the airports, business districts and both sides of the city.
Marmaray
The undersea commuter rail line crosses the Bosphorus in minutes, connecting Halkalı to Gebze through the historic peninsula.
Tram & Funicular
The T1 tram threads Sultanahmet to Kabataş; short funiculars climb from the shore to Taksim and Beyoğlu.
Ferries
City-line ferries and sea-buses cross the Bosphorus and reach the Princes’ Islands — often the calmest way across.
İETT Buses & Metrobüs
Over 15,000 stops citywide, plus the dedicated metrobüs corridor that runs the length of the European side.
İstanbulkart
One contactless card for everything — tap on the metro, tram, ferry and bus, and transfer at a discount.
Smart routes
From A to B, the intelligent way
The City OS plans rail journeys instantly in your browser and, with the routing service enabled, full timetabled bus + rail routes over the İBB GTFS feed — accounting for transfers and time of day.
- Rota plannerMetro · Marmaray · tram · funicular
- Akıllı Ulaşım layerRail + İETT stops on the map
- Ask the AI assistant“Kadıköy’den Taksim’e nasıl giderim?”
FAQ
Getting around Istanbul
What is the İstanbulkart?
The İstanbulkart is the single contactless card for all public transport in Istanbul — metro, Marmaray, tram, funicular, ferries, İETT buses and the metrobüs. Buy and top it up at station kiosks and machines, then tap on every ride.
What is the fastest way to cross between the European and Asian sides?
Marmaray (the undersea rail tunnel) and the Bosphorus ferries are usually faster and more reliable than driving across the bridges at peak hours. The City OS plans rail journeys across both sides.
Does Istanbul Hub plan multi-modal routes?
Yes. The City OS Rota panel plans rail journeys (metro, Marmaray, tram, funicular) client-side, and a Connection-Scan routing service adds full İETT bus + rail timetabled routes when enabled.