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How to get fromTarsus to Istanbulby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Tarsus to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro

    best
    1. Fly from Cukurova (COV) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane COV - SAW
    2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain train
    3h 23m
    ₺3,574–5,719

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tarsus to Esenler Otogarbus bus
    13h 31m
    ₺1,100–2,900

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tarsus to Alibeyköybus bus
    12h 8m
    ₺1,940–2,859

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tarsus to Silifkebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Silifke to Karamanbus bus
    3. Take the train from Karaman to Istanbul Bostancıtrain train Yht
    12h 45m
    ₺1,817–2,818

  5. Drive 898.2 km

    1. Drive from Tarsus to Istanbulcar car 898.2 km
    7h 58m
    ₺5,078–7,335

  6. Fly to Istanbul, Metro

    1. Fly from Cukurova (COV) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane COV - IST
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    3h 15m
    ₺12,771–25,896

  7. Bus via İstanbul Dudullu bus station

    1. Take the bus from Tarsus bus station to İstanbul Dudullu bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0717 / ...
    12h 48m
    ₺1,375–1,883

Tarsus to Istanbul by bus

Calendar18Weekly Buses
Duration12h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,375Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 733.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Tarsus, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?

Metro Turizm operates a bus from Tarsus to Alibeyköy once daily. Tickets cost ₺1,900–2,800 and the journey takes 11h 29m.

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