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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, Kamil Koc or Gülnarlılar Mersin Nur Turizm for the next days.

today

$42

tomorrow

$40

Saturday

$31

Sunday

Monday

$41

Tuesday

$42

Wednesday

$42

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
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 5/7/2026 7:01:00 PM to Central Station, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 5/8/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 59m
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 5/7/2026 8:45:00 AM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 5/7/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
Mersin Seyahat	13h 0m	7:44 PM	Istanbul	Harem central bus station	8:44 AM	Mersin	Central Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from Mersin Seyahat goes from Harem central bus station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 5/7/2026 7:44:00 PM to Central Station, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 5/8/2026 8:44:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Özkaymak Turizm	20h 0m	8:30 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	4:30 PM	Mersin	Central Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from Özkaymak Turizm goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 5/7/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Station, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 5/8/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
Gülnarlılar Mersin Nur Turizm	17h 0m	10:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	3:00 AM	Mersin	Central Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from Gülnarlılar Mersin Nur Turizm goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 5/7/2026 10:00:00 AM to Central Station, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 5/8/2026 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 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
FlixBus	14h 59m	7:01 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	10:00 AM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 5/8/2026 7:01:00 PM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 5/9/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 59m
FlixBus	14h 30m	5:00 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	7:30 AM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 5/8/2026 5:00:00 PM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 5/9/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
Kamil Koc	14h 35m	7:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	9:35 PM	Mersin	Central Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 5/8/2026 7:00:00 AM to Central Station, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 5/8/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
Metro Turizm	11h 31m	11:59 PM	Istanbul	Samandira Bus Station	11:30 AM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$44	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Samandira Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 5/8/2026 11:59:00 PM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 5/9/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 31m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Metro Turizm	11h 45m	10:15 PM	Istanbul	Samandira Bus Station	10:00 AM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$31	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Samandira Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 5/9/2026 10:15:00 PM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 5/10/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
Kamil Koc	14h 35m	7:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	9:35 PM	Mersin	Central Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 5/9/2026 7:00:00 AM to Central Station, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 5/9/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
Kamil Koc	14h 30m	5:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	7:30 AM	Mersin	Central Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 5/9/2026 5:00:00 PM to Central Station, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 5/10/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
FlixBus	14h 15m	7:20 AM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	9:35 PM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) at 5/9/2026 7:20:00 AM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 5/9/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 15m
FlixBus	14h 10m	5:20 PM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	7:30 AM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) at 5/9/2026 5:20:00 PM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 5/10/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Metro Turizm	13h 45m	9:00 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	10:45 PM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$41	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 5/11/2026 9:00:00 AM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 5/11/2026 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
Metro Turizm	13h 25m	9:20 AM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	10:45 PM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$41	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) at 5/11/2026 9:20:00 AM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 5/11/2026 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
Kamil Koc	14h 35m	7:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	9:35 PM	Mersin	Central Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 5/11/2026 7:00:00 AM to Central Station, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 5/11/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
Kamil Koc	14h 30m	5:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	7:30 AM	Mersin	Central Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 5/11/2026 5:00:00 PM to Central Station, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 5/12/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
FlixBus	14h 15m	7:20 AM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	9:35 PM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) at 5/11/2026 7:20:00 AM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 5/11/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	14h 35m	7:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	9:35 PM	Mersin	Central Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 5/12/2026 7:00:00 AM to Central Station, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 5/12/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
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 5/12/2026 7:01:00 PM to Central Station, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 5/13/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 59m
FlixBus	12h 50m	8:45 AM	Istanbul	Dudullu Bus Station	9:35 PM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Dudullu Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 5/12/2026 8:45:00 AM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 5/12/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
FlixBus	13h 14m	8:46 PM	Istanbul	Dudullu Bus Station	10:00 AM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Dudullu Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 5/12/2026 8:46:00 PM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 5/13/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 14m
Metro Turizm	11h 31m	11:59 PM	Istanbul	Samandira Bus Station	11:30 AM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$44	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Samandira Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 5/12/2026 11:59:00 PM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 5/13/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 31m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	14h 35m	7:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	9:35 PM	Mersin	Central Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 5/13/2026 7:00:00 AM to Central Station, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 5/13/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 35m
Kamil Koc	14h 30m	5:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	7:30 AM	Mersin	Central Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 5/13/2026 5:00:00 PM to Central Station, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 5/14/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
FlixBus	14h 15m	7:20 AM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	9:35 PM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) at 5/13/2026 7:20:00 AM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 5/13/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 15m
FlixBus	14h 10m	5:20 PM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	7:30 AM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) at 5/13/2026 5:20:00 PM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 5/14/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
Metro Turizm	13h 0m	10:30 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	11:30 AM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$44	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 5/13/2026 10:30:00 PM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 5/14/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Istanbul to Mersin is $31 on 5/9/2026. 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.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 56 daily buses from Istanbul to Mersin. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Istanbul and Mersin.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 66 buses from Istanbul to Mersin, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Istanbul and Mersin, with 22 offers.

Facts about the bus from Istanbul to Mersin

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Kamil Koc and Gülnarlılar Mersin Nur Turizm that travel 18 times every day by bus from Istanbul to Mersin in one click! Book your bus ticket from Istanbul to Mersin starting from $31!

Cheapest Bus	$31
Fastest Bus	11h 31m
Earliest Bus	8:45 AM
Latest Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes	18 Ø
Distance	420.4 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, Kamil Koc, Gülnarlılar Mersin Nur Turizm, Metro Turizm, Villa Seyahat, Lüks Mersin, Mersin Seyahat, İnan Turizm and Özkaymak Turizm

Cheapest bus connections from Istanbul to Mersin

Every day, 18 buses from 9 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 05/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/03

Monday 05/04

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

$36

Friday 05/08

$42

Saturday 05/09

$31

Sunday 05/10

$40

Monday 05/11

$38

Tuesday 05/12

$40

Wednesday 05/13

$43

Thursday 05/14

$38

Friday 05/15

$43

Saturday 05/16

$40

Sunday 05/17

$43

Monday 05/18

$40

Tuesday 05/19

$40

Wednesday 05/20

$42

Thursday 05/21

$42

Friday 05/22

$50

Saturday 05/23

$55

Sunday 05/24

$50

Monday 05/25

$55

Tuesday 05/26

$49

Wednesday 05/27

$49

Thursday 05/28

$49

Friday 05/29

$40

Saturday 05/30

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 $31, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Istanbul to Mersin. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $42.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Istanbul to Mersin, with $31. Morning 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.

Beloved bus companies from Istanbul to Mersin

These are the most booked bus companies between Istanbul to Mersin from our users.

FlixBus from Istanbul to Mersin

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Istanbul to Mersin:

Cheapest Price	$40
Fastest Bus	11h 45m
Earliest Bus	8:45 AM
Last Bus	8:46 PM
Daily Connections	7 Ø
Found on	5/6/2026

Gülnarlılar Mersin Nur Turizm from Istanbul to Mersin

Here you will find the key facts about the Gülnarlılar Mersin Nur Turizm bus route Istanbul to Mersin:

Cheapest Price	$48
Fastest Bus	13h 0m
Earliest Bus	10:00 AM
Last Bus	11:20 PM
Daily Connections	17 Ø
Found on	5/6/2026

Kamil Koc from Istanbul to Mersin

Here you will find the key facts about the Kamil Koc bus route Istanbul to Mersin:

Cheapest Price	$42
Fastest Bus	13h 10m
Earliest Bus	5:00 PM
Last Bus	7:01 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	5/6/2026

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

Bus Stop

Menteş

Mut

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 $31 and takes 11h 45m 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 9 companies with a range of ticket prices between $31 and $48. 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 18 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 11h 31m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $44. 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 11:59 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, Kamil Koc and Gülnarlılar Mersin Nur Turizm. 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, Kamil Koc and Gülnarlılar Mersin Nur Turizm.

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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Istanbul to Mersin?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 18 daily trips between Istanbul and Mersin. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Istanbul to Mersin?

Prices and availability for 18 trips between Istanbul and Mersin change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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!