Istanbul’s tram, which comprises the T1 line through significant locations, including Sultanahmet and Beyazit, links Kabatas to Bagcilar. For both residents and visitors, it is a crucial route. The T2, T3, T4, and T5 lines are an essential part of the city’s public transportation system.
For access to the tram system, passengers will need an Istanbulkart. Or you could simply obtain a limited-use card that anyone may purchase and have a certain number of passes allowed. They are available through ticket machines and the many Istanbulkart representatives stationed across the city.
If you own an Istanbulkart, the fare for a one-way trip is ₺15, allowing travelers to make up to five discounted transfers within a two-hour timeframe.
Foreign nationals with residence permits are able to personalize their anonymous transit cards and purchase a monthly pass. They may also generate a digital card using the Istanbulkart app. Using a QR code, exactly like the locals, this digital card makes it possible to pass the turnstiles.
Operation Hours for Istanbul Tram Lines
- T1, T4, T5: 06:00–00:00
- T3: 07:10–21:00
Up-to-date Information
Passengers may view the most recent fares on Metro Istanbul’s official website, which also operates the tram.
https://www.metro.istanbul/SeferDurumlari/BiletUcretleri
The passengers may check the up-to-date timetables on the official website of Metro Istanbul, although it is not really necessary as the trains pass by frequently.
https://www.metro.istanbul/en/SeferDurumlari/SeferDetaylari
Lost and Found Departments
Items left behind at the stations and given to Metro Istanbul by personnel or other travelers may be recovered at the following locations:
Visit the Zeytinburnu Lost Property Office for items left on the T1 and T4 lines.
Metro Istanbul keeps a record of every item found. Visit the Lost Property Offices in person and provide proper identification to claim your goods. Unclaimed goods are sent to the lost property office of the IETT General Directorate Lost Property Office. In such a case, please get in touch with Beyaz Masa simply by calling 153.
Cover photo (retouched) by Hafizul Hafiz