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Istanbul through ferries, cards and wrong shores: how public transport can change a travel plan
Find out how public transport in Istanbul can turn into the best part of a trip, but also into a logistical challenge if distances, crowds and crossings over the Bosphorus are underestimated. We bring an overview of key pitfalls, from wrong piers and the wrong shore to Istanbulkart, ferries, trams, the metro and Marmaray.
27.04.2026