Taksim station
M2 line
Taksim station — overview
Taksim is one of the stations on the İstanbul Metro. The station is served by the M2 line. Taksim is a station on the İstanbul Metro M2 Line.
Around the station
Surface transport
Station facilities
Other stations on the M2 line
Frequently asked questions
The first trains generally depart around 6:00 AM, and the last trains run until roughly midnight. On Friday and Saturday nights, some lines run 24 hours as part of the “Night Metro.” Exact times vary by station, so check metro.istanbul before you head out.
Taksim is located on the Istanbul Metro M2 line. The line page lists all stops and typical journey times.
A single ride with an İstanbulkart costs ₺42.00; transfers made within 90 minutes get progressively cheaper (the first transfer is ₺31.27, and each one after that costs even less). The student fare is ₺20.50. You can buy and top up an İstanbulkart at the ticket machines in the station.
The vast majority of Istanbul Metro stations have elevators, escalators, and wheelchair access. In case of an elevator outage, it’s worth checking the current status on metro.istanbul before you travel.
Folding bicycles and strollers are allowed on the metro; standard bicycles may be subject to restrictions during peak hours. On the driverless lines with platform screen doors, boarding with a stroller is easy and safe.