M1B metro stations and map
Yenikapı ⇄ Kirazlı-Bağcılar
- 13 stations
- 21 min end to end
- 06:00–00:00
- 46.20 TL
M1B metro stations in order
M1B Yenikapı–Kirazlı-Bağcılar metro line: 13 stations between Yenikapı and Kirazlı-Bağcılar.
- Yenikapı
first stop
- Aksaray
1 min
- Emniyet-Fatih
3 min
- Topkapı-Ulubatlı
4 min
- Bayrampaşa-Maltepe
6 min
- Sağmalcılar
8 min
- KocatepeKartaltepe-Kocatepe
10 min
- Otogar
12 min
- Esenler14 min
- Menderes16 min
- Üçyüzlü18 min
- Bağcılar Meydan
20 min
- Kirazlı-BağcılarKirazlı
21 min
- Kirazlı-BağcılarKirazlı
first stop
- Bağcılar Meydan
1 min
- Üçyüzlü3 min
- Menderes5 min
- Esenler7 min
- Otogar
9 min
- KocatepeKartaltepe-Kocatepe
11 min
- Sağmalcılar
13 min
- Bayrampaşa-Maltepe
15 min
- Topkapı-Ulubatlı
17 min
- Emniyet-Fatih
18 min
- Aksaray
20 min
- Yenikapı
21 min
Minutes from the first station (Metro İstanbul's official station-to-station times). A faded icon means a transfer on foot.
M1B metro hours and frequency
| Day | Hours | Every |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 06:00–23:55 | ~8 min |
| Saturday | 06:01–23:56 | ~8 min |
| Sunday | 06:01–00:06 | 8–10 min |
| Day | Hours | Every |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 06:00–00:03 | 5–8 min |
| Saturday | 06:02–00:05 | ~8 min |
| Sunday | 06:02–00:05 | 8–10 min |
Times are departures from the end stations. · PDF, in Turkish (340 KB)
Trips per hour, station by station
Üçyüzlü · to Kirazlı-Bağcılar · weekdays · trips per hour
Most frequent around 07:00 (every 8 min). No night service.
Show as table
| Hour | Trips | Every |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 2 | 30 min |
| 01:00 | 0 | — |
| 02:00 | 0 | — |
| 03:00 | 0 | — |
| 04:00 | 0 | — |
| 05:00 | 0 | — |
| 06:00 | 5 | 12 min |
| 07:00 | 8 | 8 min |
| 08:00 | 7 | 9 min |
| 09:00 | 8 | 8 min |
| 10:00 | 7 | 9 min |
| 11:00 | 8 | 8 min |
| 12:00 | 7 | 9 min |
| 13:00 | 8 | 8 min |
| 14:00 | 7 | 9 min |
| 15:00 | 8 | 8 min |
| 16:00 | 7 | 9 min |
| 17:00 | 8 | 8 min |
| 18:00 | 7 | 9 min |
| 19:00 | 8 | 8 min |
| 20:00 | 7 | 9 min |
| 21:00 | 8 | 8 min |
| 22:00 | 6 | 10 min |
| 23:00 | 6 | 10 min |
Source: Metro İstanbul – M1B hat detayı · checked 7 October 2026 · Frequency: Metro İstanbul resmî tarifesi, timetable 08.10.2026 itibarıyla, kış tarifesi.
M1B metro map

Popular M1B metro journeys: how many minutes?
| Journey | Stops | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Yenikapı → Kirazlı-Bağcılar | 12 | ~21 min |
| Yenikapı → Bağcılar Meydan | 11 | ~20 min |
| Aksaray → Kirazlı-Bağcılar | 11 | ~20 min |
| Emniyet-Fatih → Kirazlı-Bağcılar | 10 | ~18 min |
| Topkapı-Ulubatlı → Kirazlı-Bağcılar | 9 | ~17 min |
| Bayrampaşa-Maltepe → Kirazlı-Bağcılar | 8 | ~15 min |
| Yenikapı → Otogar | 7 | ~12 min |
| Sağmalcılar → Kirazlı-Bağcılar | 7 | ~13 min |
| Yenikapı → Kocatepe | 6 | ~10 min |
| Kocatepe → Kirazlı-Bağcılar | 6 | ~11 min |
Stops are the number of stops travelled (not counting where you board). Time: Metro İstanbul's official station-to-station times; waiting not included.
Where can you transfer?
- Yenikapı
same station
- Aksaray
same station
Aksaray · ~10 min walk
Yusufpaşa · ~6 min walk
- Emniyet-Fatih
same station
- Topkapı-Ulubatlı
same station
Vatan · ~6 min walk
- Bayrampaşa-Maltepe
same station
- Sağmalcılar
same station
- Kocatepe
same station
- Otogar
same station
- Bağcılar Meydan
Bağcılar · ~8 min walk
- Kirazlı-Bağcılar
same station
Walking times are approximate.
Are the lifts and escalators working?
From Metro İstanbul's fault list, live when the page opens:
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Source: Metro İstanbul out-of-service equipment list (İBB Open Data). If you need a lift, check before you set off.
When and where is the M1B metro busiest?
In 2025 the M1 lines (M1A and M1B) carried on average 286,627 passengers a day; 307,592 on weekdays and 234,013 at weekends.
| Station | Passengers a day | Busiest hour |
|---|---|---|
| Yenikapı | 186,373 | 18:00 |
| Kocatepe | 22,867 | 08:00 |
| Kirazlı-Bağcılar | 19,915 | 07:00 |
| Aksaray | 17,592 | 18:00 |
| Emniyet-Fatih | 14,114 | 16:00 |
| Bağcılar Meydan | 14,055 | 07:00 |
| Sağmalcılar | 13,206 | 08:00 |
| Menderes | 12,640 | 07:00 |
Source: İBB Open Data — rail station passenger counts (2025) and BELBİM hourly ridership (2–18 Ekim 2024).
Frequently asked questions
How many stops does the M1B metro have?
The M1B metro line has 13 stations, from Yenikapı to Kirazlı-Bağcılar.
How long does the M1B metro take from Yenikapı to Kirazlı-Bağcılar?
About 21 min in the vehicle. Waiting time and rush hours can add to this.
What time is the first M1B metro?
On weekdays the first departures are 06:00 from Yenikapı and 06:00 from Kirazlı-Bağcılar. The first train reaches the stations in between a few minutes later.
What time is the last M1B metro?
On weekdays the last departures are 23:55 from Yenikapı and 00:03 from Kirazlı-Bağcılar. The last train passes the stations in between later; check the time for your station on its page.
How often does the M1B metro come?
The busiest hour on weekdays is around 07:00, with a trip about every 8 min at Üçyüzlü.
How much is the M1B metro?
With an Istanbulkart a full fare is 46.20 TL, student 22.55 TL. The fare does not depend on how many stations you travel. Without an Istanbulkart, a single-ride card costs 65.00 TL. Fares valid since 20 July 2026.
Where can I transfer from the M1B metro?
Yenikapı (B1, M1A, M2, T6); Aksaray (M1A, T1); Emniyet-Fatih (M1A); Topkapı-Ulubatlı (M1A, T4); Bayrampaşa-Maltepe (M1A); Sağmalcılar (M1A); Kocatepe (M1A); Otogar (M1A); Bağcılar Meydan (T1); Kirazlı-Bağcılar (M3).
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