The average bus between Tarsus and Istanbul takes 13h 26m and the fastest bus takes 13h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Tarsus to Istanbul. 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 3 times a day between Tarsus and Istanbul. The earliest departure is at 12:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Tarsus is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Istanbul at 12:45 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 13h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tarsus station and arriving at Istanbul station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 13h 26m.
Tarsus to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from Tarsus station.
Tarsus to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at Esenler Otogar station.
Book your Tarsus to Istanbul bus tickets online with Kamil Koç.
The distance between Tarsus and Istanbul is 686.3 km. The road distance is 931 km.
Mersin Turizm operates a bus from Tarsus to Esenler Otogar 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,800 and the journey takes 13h 31m. Three other operators also service this route.