The transportation card is called Istanbulkart and you can change from tram to train to bus all in one Istanbulkart.

Ticket vending machines (biletmatik) at the stations are available for purchasing the card. 

STUDENT DISCOUNT

To qualify for a student discount, students should visit an application centre with their student enrolment letter to obtain the card. Application centre locations can be found here: https://www.istanbulkart.istanbul/basvuru-merkezleri

For required documents and fees for the student transportation card, visit: https://www.istanbulkart.istanbul/kartlarimiz#indirimli-kart&[name=tab_6]