How to travel from Istanbul to Mersin

You can travel between Istanbul and Mersin by bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Istanbul to Mersin is a bus with an average price of $28 (€22).

The fastest way to travel from Istanbul to Mersin is by bus with an average journey time of 13h 10m.

The distance from Istanbul to Mersin is approximately 421 miles (678 km).

The average frequency per day from Istanbul to Mersin is:

• Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Istanbul and Mersin as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Istanbul to Mersin:

• Buses mostly depart from Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) and arrive in Mersin, Otobüs Terminali.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Istanbul to Mersin, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines to go to Mersin by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Mersin by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Istanbul to Mersin with the following travel companies:

• 0 direct flights per day with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
• 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.

Omio customers who travel from Istanbul to Mersin often also extend their vacation to go to Ankara, İzmir, Antalya, Adana, Gaziantep. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Mersin and these popular destinations at a great price.