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Compare bus for Istanbul to Mersin
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Istanbul to Mersin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 14h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a bus costs an average of $37.
Distance: 421 miles (678 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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$46 Average price Cheapest | $162 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 41m Average total duration Fastest 14h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Mersin take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 11m.
Travel optionsfrom Istanbul to Mersin
How to get from Istanbul to Mersin by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Istanbul to Mersin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:20 PM13h30İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı6:50 AMMersin, Otobüs Terminali$491One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus5:20 PM13h30İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı6:50 AMMersin, Otobüs Terminali$491One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus5:20 PM13h30İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı6:50 AMMersin, Otobüs Terminali$491One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus7:20 AM13h40İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı9:00 PMMersin, Otobüs Terminali$491One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:00 PM13h50Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)6:50 AMMersin, Otobüs Terminali$491One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:00 AM14h00Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)9:00 PMMersin, Otobüs Terminali$491One-way0 transfers
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Other travel options to Mersin take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 11m.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) and arrive in Mersin, Otobüs Terminali.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Mersin by bus.
- Travel with pegasus, Turkish Airlines to go to Mersin by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct flights per day with pegasus, Turkish Airlines.
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