How to get to Emaar Aquarium from Kağıthane?

Kagithane is a central district on the European Side of Istanbul, approximately 20 km from Emaar Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. This distance can take approximately 30 minutes by private car.

Transportation by Private Vehicle

• It is quite easy to go to Emaar Aquarium from Kağıthane with your private car. You can reach it quickly and comfortably by using the E-5 Highway or TEM Highway. You can check the traffic density and determine the fastest route by using navigation applications such as Google Maps or Yandex Navigation. It will be useful to check the traffic information up to date before you set off, especially considering the traffic situation in the morning and evening hours. You can also easily create your transportation route from our map on our page.

Transportation by Public Transport

There is no bus line that goes directly to Emaar Aquarium by public transportation. However, you can reach Üsküdar using various public transportation and transfer from there. Here are some options:

Bus Options

• 62 and 63 Bus Lines: Kagithane – Besiktas
  • From Kağıthane, take buses 62 and 63 to Beşiktaş.
  • From Beşiktaş, take the ferry to Üsküdar or Kadıköy.
  • From Üsküdar, you can take the bus lines 11E, 14DK, 14ES, 15CA, 15ÇK or
  • You can get off at Mobilyacılar Çarşısı stop by using 14ES, 8E, 15BK, 15ÇK, 14B and 14DK bus lines from Kadıköy

Transportation by Marmaray

• Take Marmaray from Kağıthane and get off at Ayrılık Çeşmesi stop.
• Cross from Ayrılık Fountain to Üsküdar,
• Take one of the following buses from Üsküdar and get off at the Mobilyacılar Sitesi stop.
  • 11E Esatpasa – Üsküdar
  • 14DK Inkılap Mahallesi – Libadiye Caddesi / Kadıköy
  • 14ES Esensehir – Kadikoy
  • 15CA Buyuk Camlica Mosque /Bulgurlu Metro – Goztepe Bridge
  • 15ÇK Guzeltepe- Kadikoy

Alternative Routes and Recommendations

You can also consider different routes and transportation options to reach Emaar Aquarium. Considering alternative routes during peak traffic hours can make your trip more enjoyable. If you plan to use public transportation, do not forget to take your Istanbulkart with you and check the timetables of public transportation vehicles in advance.