- to KazlıçeşmeNext stop: Yenikapı, previous: Cankurtaran5 stops to the end of the line
- to SirkeciNext stop: Cankurtaran, previous: Yenikapı2 stops to the end of the line
Lines at Kumkapı
Travel times from Kumkapı
| To | Time | Transfers |
|---|---|---|
| EminönüT6 → T1 | ~12 min | 1 |
| ÜsküdarT6 → B1 | ~13 min | 1 |
| SultanahmetT6 → T1 | ~14 min | 1 |
| TaksimT6 → M2 | ~15 min | 1 |
| BakırköyT6 → B1 | ~17 min | 1 |
| Bus Terminal (Esenler)T6 → M1A | ~18 min | 1 |
| MecidiyeköyT6 → M2 | ~19 min | 1 |
| LeventT6 → M2 | ~23 min | 1 |
| KadıköyT6 → B1 → M4 | ~23 min | 2 |
| Istanbul AirportT6 → M2 → M11 | ~56 min | 2 |
In-vehicle time and transfer walks; waiting not included. Going somewhere else? Get directions.
Buses at Kumkapı
1 bus routes stop within 300 m of Kumkapı:
Tap a route for its stops, first and last bus and all departure times. Source: İETT GTFS, scheduled timetable.
Where is Kumkapı?
Kumkapı tram stop is in the Fatih district of Istanbul.
Nearest Marmaray station: Yenikapı, ~1000 m (~19 min walk).
Nearest metro station: Yenikapı, ~1000 m (~19 min walk).
Location: 41.00342, 28.96323.
Places within walking distance of Kumkapı
- Istanbul Sydney Hotel Hotel · 110 m
- Best Western Amber Hotel · 200 m
- May Hotel Hotel · 300 m
- Enderun Hotel Hotel · 450 m
- Grand Bazaar Hotel Hotel · 460 m
- Fors Hotel Hotel · 510 m
- Hotel Niles Hotel · 530 m
- Grand Beyazit Hotel · 530 m
- Nezih Hotel Hotel · 530 m
- Saruhan Hotel Hotel · 540 m
- Hotel Grand Yavuz Hotel · 570 m
- İbrahim Paşa Muhsine Hatum Cami Mosque · 220 m
Locations: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Facilities at Kumkapı
There is a free İBB Wi-Fi hotspot nearby (3 access points within 150 m).
Istanbulkart top-up points (7 within 300 m): Mollataşı Mah. Mollataşı Cad. No:1 (~160 m); NURİPAŞA MAH. 141 18 (~190 m); SARAÇ İSHAK MAH. ÇİFTE GELİNLER CAD. NO:26/A (~200 m).
Source: İBB Open Data (public toilets, ibbWiFi, Istanbulkart top-up points 2021).
When is Kumkapı busy?
In 2025 an average of 1,355 passengers a day entered the station, ranking 254th among rail stations. The busiest hour on weekdays is 18:00–19:00; during the day (09:00–21:00) the quietest is around 09:00.
Show as a table
| Hour | Passengers entering |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 0 |
| 01:00 | 0 |
| 02:00 | 0 |
| 03:00 | 0 |
| 04:00 | 0 |
| 05:00 | 1 |
| 06:00 | 18 |
| 07:00 | 65 |
| 08:00 | 58 |
| 09:00 | 45 |
| 10:00 | 55 |
| 11:00 | 55 |
| 12:00 | 70 |
| 13:00 | 108 |
| 14:00 | 85 |
| 15:00 | 92 |
| 16:00 | 115 |
| 17:00 | 133 |
| 18:00 | 208 |
| 19:00 | 178 |
| 20:00 | 102 |
| 21:00 | 61 |
| 22:00 | 36 |
| 23:00 | 14 |
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.
Kumkapı: frequently asked questions
Which district is Kumkapı tram stop in?
Kumkapı tram stop is in the Fatih district of Istanbul.
Which lines stop at Kumkapı?
T6 tram.
What is the next stop after Kumkapı?
T6 tram towards Kazlıçeşme: Yenikapı; T6 tram towards Sirkeci: Cankurtaran.
How long from Kumkapı to Taksim?
About 15 minutes by public transport, with 1 transfer (T6 → M2). Waiting time not included.
Is Kumkapı near the Marmaray?
The nearest Marmaray station is Yenikapı, about 1000 m in a straight line; around 19 minutes on foot.
Is Kumkapı near the metro?
The nearest metro station is Yenikapı, about 1000 m in a straight line; around 19 minutes on foot.
How busy is Kumkapı?
In 2025 an average of 1,355 passengers a day entered the station (1,497 on weekdays), ranking 254th among rail stations. The busiest hour on weekdays is 18:00–19:00.
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