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Taxi from Harem Bus Station

Harem is the Asian-side intercity bus station in Üsküdar, on the Bosphorus shore. It has been running since the early 1970s.

Where is it?

  • Selimiye Mahallesi, Üsküdar, on the Harem coastal road.
  • The Harem ferry pier and the Sirkeci–Harem car ferry pier are right next to it.
  • Moving the station to Kurtköy in Pendik has been discussed since 2018 but has not been decided, and no closure has been announced (September 2026). Check the departure point on your ticket.

Taxi fares from Harem (without traffic)

Each line: road distance · time without traffic · estimated taximeter amount (tariff of 20 July 2026). The Bosphorus toll is paid separately; where a motorway is used, its toll is added too.

From the Asian side, the shortest road to Sultanahmet is the Eurasia Tunnel (₺330); via a bridge the toll is ₺59 but the drive is longer. You can note your preference in the request.

  • Harem Bus Station (Üsküdar)To Taksim18 km · ~35 min · meter ≈ ₺940+ Bosphorus toll ₺59To Sultanahmet14 km · ~30 min · meter ≈ ₺760+ Bosphorus toll ₺330To Sabiha Gökçen (SAW)34 km · ~45 min · meter ≈ ₺1,700To Istanbul Airport (IST)53 km · ~55 min · meter ≈ ₺2,650+ Bosphorus toll ₺59

Public transport links

  • The İETT 16S bus runs between Sabiha Gökçen and Harem.
  • The nearest rail station is Üsküdar (Marmaray and the M5 metro).
  • You can cross to the European side by ferry; by taxi we do not use the ferry, we take a bridge or the tunnel.

Where to get a taxi

There is a taxi rank inside the station. If you pre-book, we agree the meeting point on WhatsApp.

Pre-book your taxi

Tell us the date and time you arrive at Harem Bus Station and your train or bus details; we agree the meeting point on WhatsApp. If your train or bus is late, let us know on WhatsApp.

The fare is what the taximeter shows; bridge and tunnel tolls are paid separately. Our car is a yellow Fiat Egea taxi and takes up to 4 passengers.

FAQ

How far is Harem bus station from Sabiha Gökçen Airport?

About 34 km by road, 45 min without traffic. About ₺1,700 on the taximeter; no Bosphorus crossing.

How much is a taxi from Harem bus station to Taksim?

About 18 km, 35 min without traffic; about ₺940 on the taximeter plus the bridge toll ₺59.