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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Istanbul to Mersin
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
13 h 40 m
Average duration
13 h 53 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
678 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Istanbul to Mersin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Istanbul to Mersin will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £26.
Of the 3 buses that leave Istanbul for Mersin every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 678 km distance in an average of 13 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 14 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Istanbul to Mersin bus times
The table below shows live departures for Istanbul to Mersin coaches for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 0 | 13:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 14h00 | 03:00 Mersin, Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 16:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 14h00 | 06:00 Mersin, Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 16:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 13h40 | 06:00 Mersin, Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Istanbul to Mersin
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Buses from Istanbul to Mersin run on average 3 times per day, taking around 14h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 11:00, the last at 23:00. The fastest coach covers the 678 km distance in 13h 25m.
Distance 678 km |
Average bus duration 14h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 13h 25m |
First bus 11:00 |
Last bus 23:00 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Infobus from Istanbul to MersinYou can travel by bus between Istanbul to Mersin with FlixBus, Infobus for as low as £19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Istanbul to Mersin coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Istanbul to Mersin by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Mersin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler), which is located around 4.8 miles (7.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Mersin, Otobüs Terminali, located 5.1 miles (8.3 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Istanbul and Mersin
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Terminal (in the station)
- Kebab Express (0.2 km)
- Simit Sarayı (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: M1A Bus: 83O, 91E, 97G
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Alibeyköy (in the station)
- Kebab House (0.2 km)
- Simit Sarayı (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 36CE, 49T, 49Z Metro: M7
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