The average bus between Istanbul and Tarsus takes 14h 40m 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 40m. 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 40m.
Istanbul to Tarsus bus services, operated by Mersin Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.
Istanbul to Tarsus bus services, operated by Mersin Turizm, arrive at Tarsus station.
Book your Istanbul to Tarsus bus tickets online with Mersin Turizm, Kamil Koc and Özkaymak.
The distance between Istanbul and Tarsus is 686.3 km. The road distance is 914 km.
Metro Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul Otogari to Tarsus twice daily. Tickets cost ₺950–1,201 and the journey takes 10h 34m. Four other operators also service this route.
