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Revision as of 17:46, 24 July 2008

Istanbul is the biggest city of Turkey, partly in Europe and partly in Asia.

In many parts in Europe you can find Turkish truckers, who might be heading to Istanbul. Watch out for Turkish number plates beginning with 34, the city code for Istanbul.

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Hitching Out

The Taksım Square in the center of the European part of Istanbul is chosen as a starting point for the upcoming description due to the fact that there the most bus lines of the European side start and end.

Northwest towards Edirne and Bulgaria

Get into the Metro at Taksım square and take a train to 4.Levent. This is currently the last station of the Istanbul metro. One ticket costs 1,30 YTL (~0,65 Euro). At 4.Levent get out of the Metro. You will find yourself along the Büyükdere Caddesi street. Walk along the mainstreet direction north (watch out for big signs that are leading drivers to the highway to Edirne. After 15min and passing a military camp, you'll see the ramp to the highway. Unfortunately, there is no way to cross the street from right to left then by attemping suicide, because the mainstreet is mostly full of fast traffic. If you are not brave enough to do so, walk another 10min further and cross the street over a bridge and walk back the way along the other side. Go somewhat down the ramp and you can find a good spot to stand and stop cars. Also try to get short lifts (even some kilometers can help in Istanbul). A few kilometers further on the highway, there is a toll booth where you can easily catch rides (the breadsellers might help you get a lift to your preferred destination).