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Taksim metro, tram and funicular station

ToTaksim, Beyoğlu

Taksim first and last train, how often?

M2 metro · to Yenikapı
DayHoursEvery
Weekdays06:18–00:184–7 min
Saturday24 hours6–9 min
Sunday24 hours8–10 min
M2 metro · to Hacıosman
DayHoursEvery
Weekdays06:05–00:084–7 min
Saturday24 hours6–10 min
Sunday24 hours8–10 min
T2 tram · to Beyoğlu Tünel
DayHoursEvery
Weekdays & Saturday07:00–21:3020–40 min
Sunday07:40–21:3020–40 min
F1 funicular · to Kabataş
DayHoursEvery
Every day06:00–00:005–8 min

Departures from Taksim

M2 metro · to Yenikapı · Weekdays

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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 Taksim

T2 tram stations from Taksim

Taksim is the first station of the T2 tram. From Taksim to Beyoğlu Tünel there are 5 stations, in order:

  1. Taksim Meydan
  2. Hüseyin Ağa Camii
  3. Galatasaray Lisesi
  4. Odakule
  5. Beyoğlu Tünel

F1 funicular stations from Taksim

Taksim is the last station of the F1 funicular. From Taksim to Kabataş there are 2 stations, in order:

  1. Taksim
  2. Kabataş

Travel times from Taksim

Public transport times from Taksim to Istanbul hubs
ToTimeTransfers
MecidiyeköyM2~4 min—
LeventM2~8 min—
YenikapıM2~9 min—
EminönüF1 → T1~15 min1
ÜsküdarM2 → B1~20 min1
SultanahmetM2 → T1~20 minincl. walking1
BakırköyM2 → B1~24 min1
Bus Terminal (Esenler)M2 → M1A~25 min1
KadıköyM2 → B1 → M4~30 min2
Istanbul AirportM2 → M11~41 min1

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

Transfers at Taksim

Same station: M2 metro, T2 tram, F1 funicular. An in-station transfer takes about 4 minutes on average.

Buses at Taksim

44 bus routes stop within 300 m of Taksim:

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

Where is Taksim?

Taksim metro, tram and funicular station is in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul.

Other and former names: Taksim Meydan.

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Location: 41.03698, 28.98576.

Places within walking distance of Taksim

Locations: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Facilities at Taksim

  • 8 lifts
  • 34 escalators
  • Toilets: yes
  • Baby changing room: no
  • Prayer room: no

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

There is a free İBB Wi-Fi hotspot nearby (4 access points within 150 m).

Istanbulkart top-up points (13 within 300 m): Taksim Meydanı Mete Gezi Parkı Köşesi (~150 m); KOCATEPE MAH. TARLABAŞI BULVARI NO:18/A TAKSİM (~150 m); Kocatepe Mah. Tarlabaşı Blv. No:18/A (~160 m).

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

When is Taksim busy?

In 2025 an average of 32,109 passengers a day entered the station, ranking 13th 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
HourPassengers entering
00:00528
01:0017
02:000
03:000
04:000
05:0079
06:00370
07:001,011
08:001,377
09:001,193
10:001,315
11:001,532
12:001,888
13:002,019
14:002,190
15:003,615
16:003,952
17:004,764
18:004,914
19:002,946
20:002,100
21:001,982
22:002,210
23:001,739

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.

Taksim: frequently asked questions

Which district is Taksim metro, tram and funicular station in?

Taksim metro, tram and funicular station is in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul.

Which lines stop at Taksim?

M2 metro; T2 tram; F1 funicular.

What is the next stop after Taksim?

M2 metro towards Yenikapı: Şişhane; M2 metro towards Hacıosman: Osmanbey; T2 tram towards Beyoğlu Tünel: Hüseyin Ağa Camii; F1 funicular towards Kabataş: Kabataş.

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

First departures on weekdays: M2 metro towards Yenikapı 06:18; M2 metro towards Hacıosman 06:05; T2 tram towards Beyoğlu Tünel 07:00; F1 funicular towards Kabataş 06:00.

What time is the last train from Taksim?

Last departures on weekdays: M2 metro towards Yenikapı 00:18; M2 metro towards Hacıosman 00:08; T2 tram towards Beyoğlu Tünel 21:30; F1 funicular towards Kabataş 00:00. On Friday and Saturday nights trains run all night.

Is there a lift at Taksim station?

Yes, there are 8 lifts and 34 escalators. Live out-of-service status is shown on this page.

Are there toilets at Taksim station?

Yes, the station has toilets.

How long from Taksim to Mecidiyeköy?

About 4 minutes by public transport (M2). Waiting time not included.

How busy is Taksim?

In 2025 an average of 32,109 passengers a day entered the station (33,940 on weekdays), ranking 13th among rail stations. The busiest hour on weekdays is 18:00–19:00.

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