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Karaköy tram and funicular station

ToKaraköy, Beyoğlu

Karaköy first and last train, how often?

T1 tram · to Bağcılar
DayHoursEvery
Every day06:06–00:05~5 min
T1 tram · to Kabataş
DayHoursEvery
Every day06:54–00:30~5 min

Departures from Karaköy

T1 tram · to Bağcılar · Weekdays & Saturday

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Source: Metro İstanbul resmî tarifesi, timetable 08.10.2026 itibarıyla, kış tarifesi. Times at intermediate stations are estimated. "24 hours": trains run all night on that day.

Lines at Karaköy

F2 funicular stations from Karaköy

Karaköy is the first station of the F2 funicular. From Karaköy to Tünel there are 2 stations, in order:

  1. Karaköy
  2. Tünel

Travel times from Karaköy

Public transport times from Karaköy to Istanbul hubs
ToTimeTransfers
TaksimF2 → M2~8 minincl. walking1
SultanahmetT1~8 min—
YenikapıT1 → B1~11 min1
ÜsküdarT1 → B1~12 min1
MecidiyeköyF2 → M2~12 minincl. walking1
LeventF2 → M2~16 minincl. walking1
BakırköyT1 → B1~22 min1
KadıköyT1 → B1 → M4~22 min2
Bus Terminal (Esenler)T1 → B1 → M1A~27 min2
Istanbul AirportF2 → M2 → M11~49 minincl. walking2

In-vehicle time and transfer walks; waiting not included. Going somewhere else? Get directions.

Transfers at Karaköy

Same station: T1 tram, F2 funicular. An in-station transfer takes about 4 minutes on average.

Buses at Karaköy

45 bus routes stop within 300 m of Karaköy:

Tap a route for its stops, first and last bus and all departure times. Source: İETT GTFS, scheduled timetable.

Where is Karaköy?

Karaköy tram and funicular station is in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul.

Nearest metro station: Şişhane, ~600 m (~12 min walk).

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Location: 41.02260, 28.97499.

Places within walking distance of Karaköy

Locations: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Facilities at Karaköy

  • No lifts
  • No escalators
  • Toilets: no
  • Baby changing room: no
  • Prayer room: no

Out-of-service lifts and escalators are shown here live.

Nearest public toilet: Karaköy Yer Alti Geçidi, ~50 m.

There is a free İBB Wi-Fi hotspot nearby (1 access points within 150 m).

Istanbulkart top-up points (9 within 300 m): Arap Cami Karaköy Yer Altı Geçidi No:24 (~0 m); Arap Cami Perşembe Pazarı No:10 (~40 m); Müeyyedzade Mah. Necatibey Cad. No:1/1-A Alt Geçit Girişi (~40 m).

Source: Metro İstanbul station information and fault list; İBB Open Data (public toilets, ibbWiFi, Istanbulkart top-up points 2021).

When is Karaköy busy?

In 2025 an average of 18,076 passengers a day entered the station, ranking 33rd among rail stations. The busiest hour on weekdays is 17:00–18:00; during the day (09:00–21:00) the quietest is around 20:00.

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HourPassengers entering
00:0029
01:002
02:000
03:000
04:000
05:005
06:00299
07:00784
08:001,098
09:001,041
10:00982
11:001,145
12:001,344
13:001,397
14:001,757
15:001,857
16:001,764
17:001,907
18:001,878
19:001,253
20:00941
21:00724
22:00647
23:00396

Source: İBB Open Data — rail station passenger counts (2025), BELBİM hourly ridership (weekdays, 2–18 Ekim 2024). At transfer stations entries for all lines are counted together.

Karaköy: frequently asked questions

Which district is Karaköy tram and funicular station in?

Karaköy tram and funicular station is in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul.

Which lines stop at Karaköy?

T1 tram; F2 funicular.

What is the next stop after Karaköy?

T1 tram towards Bağcılar: Eminönü; T1 tram towards Kabataş: Tophane; F2 funicular towards Tünel: Tünel.

What time does Karaköy open? When is the first train?

First departures on weekdays: T1 tram towards Bağcılar 06:06; T1 tram towards Kabataş 06:54.

What time is the last train from Karaköy?

Last departures on weekdays: T1 tram towards Bağcılar 00:05; T1 tram towards Kabataş 00:30.

Is there a lift at Karaköy station?

Metro İstanbul's data shows no lift at this station.

Are there toilets at Karaköy station?

No toilets are listed in the station; the nearest public toilet is Karaköy Yer Alti Geçidi, about 50 m away.

How long from Karaköy to Taksim?

About 8 minutes by public transport, with 1 transfer (F2 → M2), including a walking transfer. Waiting time not included.

Is Karaköy near the metro?

The nearest metro station is Şişhane, about 600 m in a straight line; around 12 minutes on foot.

How busy is Karaköy?

In 2025 an average of 18,076 passengers a day entered the station (18,561 on weekdays), ranking 33rd among rail stations. The busiest hour on weekdays is 17:00–18:00.

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