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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 Gülnarlılar Mersin Nur Turizm, FlixBus or Villa Seyahat for the next days.

today

$32

tomorrow

$38

Thursday

Friday

$38

Saturday

$40

Sunday

$38

Monday

$38

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Metro Turizm	12h 15m	12:15 AM	Istanbul	Samandira Bus Station	12:30 PM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$32	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Samandira Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 3/24/2026 12:15:00 AM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 3/24/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
FlixBus	14h 30m	5:00 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	7:30 AM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 3/24/2026 5:00:00 PM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 3/25/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
Villa Seyahat	15h 0m	12:25 AM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	3:25 PM	Mersin	Central Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from Villa Seyahat goes from Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) at 3/24/2026 12:25:00 AM to Central Station, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 3/24/2026 3:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
Lüks Mersin	15h 0m	4:50 PM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	7:50 AM	Mersin	Central Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from Lüks Mersin goes from Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) at 3/24/2026 4:50:00 PM to Central Station, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 3/25/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
Mersin Seyahat	15h 0m	8:44 PM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	11:44 AM	Mersin	Central Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from Mersin Seyahat goes from Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) at 3/24/2026 8:44:00 PM to Central Station, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 3/25/2026 11:44:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	14h 0m	7:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	9:00 AM	Mersin	Central Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 3/25/2026 7:00:00 PM to Central Station, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 3/26/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
FlixBus	12h 15m	8:45 PM	Istanbul	Dudullu Bus Station	9:00 AM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Dudullu Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 3/25/2026 8:45:00 PM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 3/26/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
Metro Turizm	11h 45m	12:15 AM	Istanbul	Samandira Bus Station	12:00 PM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$39	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Samandira Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 3/25/2026 12:15:00 AM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 3/25/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
Metro Turizm	13h 45m	6:15 PM	Istanbul	Samandira Bus Station	8:00 AM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$39	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Samandira Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 3/25/2026 6:15:00 PM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 3/26/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Kamil Koc	14h 0m	7:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	9:00 AM	Mersin	Central Station		Economy	$38	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 3/27/2026 7:00:00 PM to Central Station, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 3/28/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
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 3/28/2026 5:00:00 PM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 3/29/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
FlixBus	14h 0m	7:00 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	9:00 AM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 3/28/2026 7:00:00 PM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 3/29/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
FlixBus	14h 10m	5:20 PM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	7:30 AM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) at 3/28/2026 5:20:00 PM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 3/29/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
FlixBus	13h 40m	7:20 PM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	9:00 AM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) at 3/28/2026 7:20:00 PM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 3/29/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Kamil Koc	14h 0m	7:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	9:00 AM	Mersin	Central Station		Economy	$38	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 3/29/2026 7:00:00 PM to Central Station, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 3/30/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	14h 30m	5:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	7:30 AM	Mersin	Central Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 3/30/2026 5:00:00 PM to Central Station, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 3/31/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
Kamil Koc	14h 0m	7:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	9:00 AM	Mersin	Central Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 3/30/2026 7:00:00 PM to Central Station, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 3/31/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
FlixBus	14h 10m	5:20 PM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	7:30 AM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) at 3/30/2026 5:20:00 PM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 3/31/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
FlixBus	13h 40m	7:20 PM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	9:00 AM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) at 3/30/2026 7:20:00 PM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 3/31/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
FlixBus	12h 45m	6:45 PM	Istanbul	Dudullu Bus Station	7:30 AM	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Dudullu Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 3/30/2026 6:45:00 PM to Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) arriving at 3/31/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Istanbul to Mersin is $32 on 3/24/2026. 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.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 76 daily buses from Istanbul to Mersin. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Istanbul and Mersin.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 59 buses from Istanbul to Mersin, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Istanbul and Mersin, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Istanbul to Mersin

Compare all providers like Gülnarlılar Mersin Nur Turizm, FlixBus and Villa Seyahat that travel 15 times every day by bus from Istanbul to Mersin in one click! Book your bus ticket from Istanbul to Mersin starting from $32!

Cheapest Bus	$32
Fastest Bus	10h 30m
Earliest Bus	12:15 AM
Latest Bus	8:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	15 Ø
Distance	420.4 miles
Bus Companies	Gülnarlılar Mersin Nur Turizm, FlixBus, Villa Seyahat, Lüks Mersin, Metro Turizm, Kamil Koc, Mersin Seyahat, İnan Turizm and Özkaymak Turizm

Cheapest bus connections from Istanbul to Mersin

Every day, 15 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 03/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 03/22

Monday 03/23

Tuesday 03/24

$32

Wednesday 03/25

$38

Thursday 03/26

$38

Friday 03/27

$38

Saturday 03/28

$34

Sunday 03/29

$38

Monday 03/30

$34

Tuesday 03/31

$40

Wednesday 04/01

Thursday 04/02

$38

Friday 04/03

$32

Saturday 04/04

$38

Sunday 04/05

$39

Monday 04/06

$39

Tuesday 04/07

$38

Wednesday 04/08

$38

Thursday 04/09

$38

Friday 04/10

$38

Saturday 04/11

$38

Sunday 04/12

$38

Monday 04/13

$39

Tuesday 04/14

$38

Wednesday 04/15

$38

Thursday 04/16

$38

Friday 04/17

$39

Saturday 04/18

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 $32, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Istanbul to Mersin. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $38.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Istanbul to Mersin, with $32. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $44.

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.

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	$47
Fastest Bus	13h 0m
Earliest Bus	12:30 AM
Last Bus	11:20 PM
Daily Connections	18 Ø
Found on	3/23/2026

Mersin Seyahat from Istanbul to Mersin

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

Cheapest Price	$44
Fastest Bus	13h 0m
Earliest Bus	6:00 PM
Last Bus	9:58 PM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	3/23/2026

FlixBus from Istanbul to Mersin

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

Cheapest Price	$38
Fastest Bus	12h 15m
Earliest Bus	5:00 PM
Last Bus	8:45 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	3/23/2026

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

Mut

Bus Stop

Menteş

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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 $32 and takes 12h 15m 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 $32 and $47. 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 15 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 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $39. 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 12:15 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 8:45 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 Gülnarlılar Mersin Nur Turizm, FlixBus and Villa Seyahat. 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: Gülnarlılar Mersin Nur Turizm, FlixBus and Villa Seyahat.

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 15 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 15 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!