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Getting to Şile & Ağva

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By bus or car

About Getting to Şile & Ağva

Public transport: İETT city buses run from the Asian side (Üsküdar and Kadıköy areas) to Şile, with connections on to Ağva; plan with the İETT journey planner and pay with İstanbulkart. Private: by car or transfer it is about 1–1½ hours to Şile and a little more to Ağva, much longer on summer weekend evenings.

Why it's on our list

  • İETT buses
  • Car or transfer
  • Avoid summer Sundays

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Getting to Şile & Ağva before you go.

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