The average bus between Istanbul and Tarsus takes 14h 26m and the fastest bus takes 12h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Istanbul to Tarsus. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Istanbul and Tarsus. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Istanbul is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Tarsus at 11:43 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 14h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Istanbul to Tarsus? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul station and arriving at Tarsus station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate 5 times a day. The journey takes approximately 14h 26m.
Istanbul to Tarsus bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul to Tarsus bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, arrive at Tarsus bus station.
Book your Istanbul to Tarsus bus tickets online with Kamil Koc, Mersin Turizm and Özkaymak.
The distance between Istanbul and Tarsus is 686.3 km. The road distance is 919 km.
Kamil Koc operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Tarsus bus station 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,100–1,600 and the journey takes 13h 20m. Four other operators also service this route.
