What is the cheapest way to get from Mersin (State) to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Mersin (State) to Istanbul is to bus which costs 1.000 ₺ - 2.100 ₺ and takes 14h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mersin (State) to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Mersin (State) to Istanbul is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 49m and costs 13.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.

How far is it from Mersin (State) to Istanbul?

The distance between Mersin (State) and Istanbul is 733 km. The road distance is 927.9 km.

How do I travel from Mersin (State) to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Mersin (State) to Istanbul without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 50m and costs 1.700 ₺ - 2.800 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Mersin (State) to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Mersin (State) to Istanbul, including transfers.

Can I drive from Mersin (State) to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Mersin (State) to Istanbul is 928 km. It takes approximately 8h 17m to drive from Mersin (State) to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4286+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Mersin (State) to Istanbul - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, Metro, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Mersin (State) to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Cukurova to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
best
1. Fly from Cukurova (COV) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane COV - SAW
2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
3h 23m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mersin to Esenler Otogarbus
14h 56m
₺1,028–2,069
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mersin to Karamanbus
2. Take the train from Karaman to Istanbul Bostancıtrain Yht
11h 50m
₺1,779–2,734
Drive 927.9 km
1. Drive from Mersin to Istanbulcar 927.9 km
8h 17m
₺4,769–6,888
Fly Cukurova to Istanbul, Metro
1. Fly from Cukurova (COV) to Istanbul (IST)plane COV - IST
2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
3h 15m
Taxi to Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
1. Take the taxi from Anamur to Gazipasa-Airport-GZPtaxi
2. Fly from Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport (GZP) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane GZP - SAW
3. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
3h 52m
Taxi to Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the taxi from Anamur to Gazipasa-Airport-GZPtaxi
2. Fly from Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport (GZP) to Istanbul (IST)plane GZP - IST
3h 49m
₺13,101–13,983
Bus, train via Silifke
1. Take the bus from Mersin to Silifkebus
2. Take the bus from Silifke to Karamanbus
3. Take the train from Karaman to Istanbul Bostancıtrain Yht
12h 34m

Cukurova (COV) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights

85Weekly Planes

1h 45mAverage Duration

₺2,593Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Mersin (State) to Istanbul.

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Distance: 733.4 km
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Mersin (State), Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?

Mersin Turizm operates a bus from Mersin to Esenler Otogar 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,600 and the journey takes 14h 47m. Three other operators also service this route.

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