Moda Nostalgia Tramvay Istanbul

Ride On The Asian Side

Zeynep from Istanbul

Engineer by degree, HR professional by heart, and artist by soul. I believe life is best lived in layers—some structured, some spontaneous, all meaningful. I’m the founder of ZepArt, a brand born from late-night sketches, street art inspiration, and a love for self-expression. Creativity is my compass, whether I’m curating designs or wandering through Istanbul’s hidden corners. ...
"Kadıköy-Moda Tramway operates as a clockwise circular route, departs from a point close to Kadıköy Pier, and goes to Moda Street."

Have you ever thought of the fun fact of Istanbul that it is possible to have breakfast on one continent and dinner on the other? :)

If yes, the other fun fact is that the red tram journey continues on the Asian side too. I've already written an article for the European tram, the Taksim-Tunel Tramway (T2 line). But I forgot to mention that Istanbul has two historic trams.  Now it’s time for The Asian side, the Kadıköy-Moda Tramway (T3 line).

Moda is at a point where transportation is very easy after arriving in Kadıköy. And you can easily reach Kadıköy Pier by ferry from the European Side. As Moda is ranked as the coolest neighborhood on the Time Out Magazine list, I need to write an article about its bohemian vibe, colorful street art, and picturesque waterfront views.

Kadıköy-Moda Tramway operates as a clockwise circular route, departs from a point close to Kadıköy Pier, and goes to Moda Street through a small side street. You can visit most of the places in Moda by this vintage red tram, which is a must-do activity.

Starting passenger service in November 2003, the Kadıköy-Moda Tram Line has 11 stations within a length of 2.6 km. I know it is very short but worth it.

Practical details;

  • operates from 07:00 to 21:00,
  • journey frequency is 10 minutes
  • duration is 20 minutes
  • payable with an Istanbul Kart or a one-pass ticket.
  • has eleven stops, starting from and returning to Kadikoy Square via Moda Street.


Enjoy the ride. :)

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Engineer by degree, HR professional by heart, and artist by soul. I believe life is best lived in layers—some structured, some spontaneous, all meaningful. I’m the founder of ZepArt, a brand born from late-night sketches, street art inspiration, and a love for self-expression. Creativity is my compass, whether I’m curating designs or wandering through Istanbul’s hidden corners. You’ll often find me walking by the Bosphorus with my lovely dog, chasing moonrises, or admiring murals tucked into alleyways. I’m drawn to places that feel alive—where nature, art, and people ...

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Caferağa, Damga Sk. No:20, Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye

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Oct 11, 2025

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