Student Guide to Public Transportation in Istanbul

Transportation Card

The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality provides discounted transportation cards for students (Öğrenci İstanbulkart).

• How to apply:
  • Online: istanbulkart.istanbul
  • In-person: Application Centers
• Required documents:
  • Öğrenci Belgesi (student certificate)
  • Passport photo
  • Identification (Kimlik or Passport)
• Cost: 140 TL (new card fee)

Fare Options:

• Discounted fare: 15–30 TL per ride (depending on vehicle)
• Monthly subscription: 200 taps for 480 TL (1–3 taps depending on vehicle)

Your Journey to Yıldız Technical University

Beşiktaş Campus (Yıldız)

• M7 Metro Line:
  Get off at Yıldız Station (campus is right next to it).
• IETT Buses:
  27E, 27ES, 29A, 29C, 29D, 29E, 30A, 36G, 40B, 41E, 43R, 559C, 58A, 58N, 58S, 58UL, 62, 62G, 63, U2

Davutpaşa Campus

• M1 Metro Line:
  Get off at Davutpaşa–Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi Station → exit at A Kapısı → take ring buses to faculties.
• Metrobus:
  Stop at Cevizlibağ Station → take YTU’s free ring buses (every 15 minutes).
• IETT Buses:
  • 41AT → goes directly into campus (free if boarding from A Kapısı).
  • 85C → stops at B Kapısı.
• Ring Service Buses:
  Free buses within Davutpaşa Campus and between Cevizlibağ and campus.

Campus Ring Schedule

• Davutpaşa → Yıldız: 07:45, 11:30, 16:00
• Yıldız → Davutpaşa: 07:30, 09:00, 12:30, 17:00

Metro Route Between Campuses

If taking the metro instead of ring buses, use the following route:

1. Yıldız → Mecidiyeköy (Pink line, M7)
2. Mecidiyeköy → Yenikapı (Green line, M2)
3. Yenikapı → YTU Davutpaşa Kampüs (Red line, M1a)

⚠️ Important:

• On the M1 line, make sure to take the Atatürk Airport direction (right side platform).
• Avoid the Kirazlı direction (left side platform).

Travel time: 1–1.5 hours
Tip: For your first trips, leave 2 hours early to avoid confusion while switching lines.

— Written by: Kayla & Shahwez