Table Of Contents - Istanbul International Community School

9.7.FERRIES (VAPUR)
9.Transportation
Aside from these transportation options, the city offers municipal and private boats to ferry you to various points
on either side of the Bosphorus and also to the Princes' Islands. On municipal boats, tokens are available inside
the stations or you may use your Akbil. Private boats (motör) run more frequently and the more popular
locations now accept Akbil. If they are not equipped for Akbil, then the fare is typically 2 TL.
Ferry rates: http://www.ido.com.tr/index.cfm?page=SubPage&kapsam=224&textid=2067&ln=TR
9.8. INTERCITY BUSES
The intercity bus service is cheap, comfortable, and extremely efficient. The onboard service is similar to that of
airplanes in that stewards frequently offer drinks and snacks. The more reliable companies are Varan,
Pamukkale, Boss, and Ulusoy. Most of these intercity buses have prohibited smoking on the buses. The buses
stop at their own company-owned restaurants and pit-stops which are generally clean and comfortable.
9.9. RESOURCES FOR TRANSPORTATION
www.mymerhaba.com/en/main/content.asp_Q_id_E_85
www.turkeytravelplanner.com/AssetsTurkey/Istanbul/Transport/IstanbulRayliSistem.pdf (Istanbul Rail Map)
www.iett.gov.tr/ (public bus system information)
www.ido.com.tr/ (local and intercity ferry information)
www.tcdd.gov.tr/tcdding/index.htm (state railways)
www.varan.com.tr/ (reputable intercity bus firm)
www.ulusoyotobus.com/ (reputable intercity bus firm)
www.kgm.gov.tr/indexe.htm (Toll Road feesclick 'English' then 'Motorways')
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