Monument · Kadıköy, Istanbul

Haydarpaşa Station

Haydarpaşa Station
Photo: A.Cihan CÖMERTEL, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Haydarpaşa Station is a large early 20th-century terminal building. It faces the Bosphorus and stands out for its stone facade and clock tower. The exterior and surroundings can be viewed at any time.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 5 of Istanbul: Two Continents

Visiting Haydarpaşa Station: what to know

Tickets
Free to view the exterior.
Time needed
30 to 60 minutes.
Best time
Morning or late afternoon.
Getting there
Ferry to Kadıköy pier, then a short walk.

Istanbul itineraries with Haydarpaşa Station

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Kadikoy Asian side

How Haydarpaşa Station fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Haydarpaşa TerminalHaydarpaşa Station
  2. 10:45Kadıköy Çarşısı market strollKadıköy Market
  3. 13:30Müze Gazhane cultural centerMüze Gazhane
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Haydarpaşa Station FAQs

Can you enter Haydarpaşa Station?

The exterior is open. Interior access varies with ongoing work.

Is Haydarpaşa Station still a working station?

Limited train services operate. Check current schedules on site.

What is near Haydarpaşa Station?

The Kadıköy waterfront and ferry terminals are a few minutes away.

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