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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Istanbul to Mersin from various bus operators like FlixBus, Metro Turizm or Kamil Koc for the next days.

today

$42

tomorrow

$42

Monday

$42

Tuesday

$44

Wednesday

$40

Thursday

$44

Friday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	14h 20m	5:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	7:20 AM	Mersin	Central Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 7/25/2026 5:00:00 PM to Central Station, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m
FlixBus	12h 15m	8:45 AM	Istanbul	Dudullu Bus Station	9:00 PM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Dudullu Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 7/25/2026 8:45:00 AM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 7/25/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
Villa Seyahat	16h 0m	6:00 PM	Istanbul	Harem central bus station	10:00 AM	Mersin	Central Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from Villa Seyahat goes from Harem central bus station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 7/25/2026 6:00:00 PM to Central Station, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
Metro Turizm	15h 0m	5:00 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	8:00 AM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$44	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 7/25/2026 5:00:00 PM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
Gülnarlılar Mersin Nur Turizm	17h 0m	10:01 AM	Istanbul	Harem central bus station	3:01 AM	Mersin	Central Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from Gülnarlılar Mersin Nur Turizm goes from Harem central bus station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 7/25/2026 10:01:00 AM to Central Station, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 7/26/2026 3:01:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	14h 0m	7:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	9:00 PM	Mersin	Central Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 7/26/2026 7:00:00 AM to Central Station, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
Kamil Koc	13h 50m	5:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	6:50 AM	Mersin	Central Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 7/26/2026 5:00:00 PM to Central Station, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
Kamil Koc	14h 59m	7:01 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	10:00 AM	Mersin	Central Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 7/26/2026 7:01:00 PM to Central Station, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 59m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Kamil Koc	14h 0m	7:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	9:00 PM	Mersin	Central Station		Economy	$42	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 7/27/2026 7:00:00 AM to Central Station, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
	Kamil Koc	13h 50m	5:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	6:50 AM	Mersin	Central Station		Economy	$42	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 7/27/2026 5:00:00 PM to Central Station, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 0m	7:00 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	9:00 PM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 7/28/2026 7:00:00 AM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
FlixBus	13h 50m	5:00 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	6:50 AM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 7/28/2026 5:00:00 PM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
FlixBus	14h 59m	7:01 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	10:00 AM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 7/28/2026 7:01:00 PM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 59m
Metro Turizm	15h 0m	5:00 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	8:00 AM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$50	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 7/28/2026 5:00:00 PM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
Metro Turizm	14h 40m	5:20 PM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	8:00 AM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$50	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) at 7/28/2026 5:20:00 PM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	14h 0m	7:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	9:00 PM	Mersin	Central Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 7/29/2026 7:00:00 AM to Central Station, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
Kamil Koc	13h 50m	5:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	6:50 AM	Mersin	Central Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 7/29/2026 5:00:00 PM to Central Station, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
FlixBus	12h 15m	8:45 AM	Istanbul	Dudullu Bus Station	9:00 PM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Dudullu Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 7/29/2026 8:45:00 AM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
FlixBus	12h 5m	6:45 PM	Istanbul	Dudullu Bus Station	6:50 AM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Dudullu Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 7/29/2026 6:45:00 PM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
Metro Turizm	12h 0m	6:30 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	6:30 AM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$53	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 7/29/2026 6:30:00 PM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 0m	7:00 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	9:00 PM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 7/30/2026 7:00:00 AM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
FlixBus	13h 50m	5:00 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	6:50 AM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 7/30/2026 5:00:00 PM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
FlixBus	14h 59m	7:01 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	10:00 AM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 7/30/2026 7:01:00 PM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 59m
Metro Turizm	15h 0m	5:00 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	8:00 AM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$49	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 7/30/2026 5:00:00 PM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
Metro Turizm	14h 40m	5:20 PM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	8:00 AM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$49	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) at 7/30/2026 5:20:00 PM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Istanbul to Mersin is $30 on 8/3/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Istanbul and Mersin

See here how frequent the connections between Istanbul and Mersin are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily buses from Istanbul to Mersin. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Istanbul and Mersin.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 23 buses from Istanbul to Mersin, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Istanbul and Mersin, with 14 offers.

Facts about the bus from Istanbul to Mersin

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Metro Turizm and Kamil Koc that travel 9 times every day by bus from Istanbul to Mersin in one click! Book your bus ticket from Istanbul to Mersin starting from $30!

Cheapest Bus	$30
Fastest Bus	10h 40m
Earliest Bus	8:45 AM
Latest Bus	8:46 PM
Daily Bus Routes	9 Ø
Distance	420.4 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, Metro Turizm, Kamil Koc, Gülnarlılar Mersin Nur Turizm, Villa Seyahat and Mersin Seyahat

Cheapest bus connections from Istanbul to Mersin

Every day, 9 buses from 6 bus companies leave Istanbul for Mersin: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$36

Sunday 07/26

$42

Monday 07/27

$42

Tuesday 07/28

$42

Wednesday 07/29

$42

Thursday 07/30

$37

Friday 07/31

$37

Saturday 08/01

$38

Sunday 08/02

$40

Monday 08/03

$30

Tuesday 08/04

$45

Wednesday 08/05

$37

Thursday 08/06

$42

Friday 08/07

$43

Saturday 08/08

$43

Sunday 08/09

$38

Monday 08/10

$55

Tuesday 08/11

$38

Wednesday 08/12

$37

Thursday 08/13

$42

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Istanbul to Mersin

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Istanbul to Mersin, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $30, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Istanbul to Mersin. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $38.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Istanbul to Mersin, with $40. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $41.

How to save money travelling from Istanbul to Mersin

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Istanbul to Mersin in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Istanbul to Mersin, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Istanbul to Mersin are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Istanbul and Mersin

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Istanbul and Mersin.

Alibeyköy Otogarı

Güzeltepe, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Blv 18

Dudullu Bus Station

Kible Sokak 38

Esenler Bus Station

Altıntepsi

Otogar Bus Station

Altıntepsi Mahallesi Bayrampasa-Istanbul

Samandira Bus Station

Tuna Cd 4

Yeni Otogar

Port

Mut

Bus Stop

Menteş

Service and Comfort on the bus from Istanbul to Mersin

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Istanbul to Mersin? Or which bus companies serve the route Istanbul to Mersin? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Istanbul to Mersin bus

How much does a Istanbul Mersin bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $30 and takes 14h 0m to reach Mersin. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Istanbul to Mersin?

This route is offered by 6 companies with a range of ticket prices between $30 and $53. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Mersin.

On average, how many connections are available from Istanbul to Mersin each day?

Every day, the Istanbul to Mersin bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Istanbul to Mersin take?

The fastest bus from Istanbul to Mersin is offered by Metro Turizm and takes 10h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $53. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Istanbul to Mersin?

The earliest bus arriving in Mersin from Istanbul starts at 8:45 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Istanbul to Mersin?

The latest bus trip departing from Istanbul for Mersin starts at 8:46 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Istanbul Mersin route?

When traveling by bus from Istanbul to Mersin, passengers can travel with FlixBus, Metro Turizm and Kamil Koc. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Mersin?

You can check all the direct connections between Istanbul and Mersin by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, Metro Turizm and Kamil Koc.

What can I take with me on the Istanbul to Mersin bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Istanbul Mersin bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Istanbul Mersin bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Istanbul to Mersin on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Istanbul to Mersin

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Istanbul and to Mersin

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Istanbul and to Mersin. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!