Bus and Coach from Mersin to Istanbul: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Mersin to Istanbul

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

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Friday

£28

Saturday

Sunday

£31

Monday

£30

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Kamil Koc	15h 5m	17:30	Mersin	Central Station	08:35	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station		Economy	£28	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Station, Mersin (Turkey) at 08/05/2026 17:30:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 09/05/2026 08:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
	Kamil Koc	14h 45m	23:00	Mersin	Central Station	13:45	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station		Economy	£28	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Station, Mersin (Turkey) at 08/05/2026 23:00:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 09/05/2026 13:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	13h 45m	12:00	Mersin	Central Station	01:45	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Station, Mersin (Turkey) at 10/05/2026 12:00:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 11/05/2026 01:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
Kamil Koc	15h 5m	17:30	Mersin	Central Station	08:35	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Station, Mersin (Turkey) at 10/05/2026 17:30:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 11/05/2026 08:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
Metro Turizm	13h 30m	19:00	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	08:30	Istanbul	Otogar Coach Station	Economy	£32	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) at 10/05/2026 19:00:00 to Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 11/05/2026 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
Metro Turizm	13h 0m	19:00	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	08:00	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	Economy	£32	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) at 10/05/2026 19:00:00 to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 11/05/2026 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
FlixBus	13h 25m	12:00	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	01:25	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	Economy	£32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) at 10/05/2026 12:00:00 to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 11/05/2026 01:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Metro Turizm	15h 30m	23:00	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	14:30	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	Economy	£30	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) at 11/05/2026 23:00:00 to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 12/05/2026 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Metro Turizm	16h 0m	23:00	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	15:00	Istanbul	Otogar Coach Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) at 11/05/2026 23:00:00 to Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 12/05/2026 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
Kamil Koc	13h 45m	12:00	Mersin	Central Station	01:45	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Station, Mersin (Turkey) at 11/05/2026 12:00:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 12/05/2026 01:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
Kamil Koc	14h 45m	23:00	Mersin	Central Station	13:45	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Station, Mersin (Turkey) at 11/05/2026 23:00:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 12/05/2026 13:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
FlixBus	13h 25m	12:00	Mersin	Yeni Otogar	01:25	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	Economy	£32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Yeni Otogar, Mersin (Turkey) at 11/05/2026 12:00:00 to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 12/05/2026 01:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Mersin to Istanbul is £26 on 04/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Mersin and Istanbul

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily coaches from Mersin to Istanbul. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Mersin and Istanbul.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 13 coaches from Mersin to Istanbul, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Mersin and Istanbul, with 11 offers.

Facts about coaches from Mersin to Istanbul

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Kamil Koc and Metro Turizm that travel 8 times every day by bus from Mersin to Istanbul in one click! Book your bus ticket from Mersin to Istanbul starting from £26!

Cheapest Bus	£26
Fastest Bus	12h 0m
Earliest Coach	17:30
Latest Coach	23:00
Daily Bus Connections	8 Ø
Distance	676.3 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus, Kamil Koc and Metro Turizm

Cheapest coach connections from Mersin to Istanbul

Every day, 8 buses from 3 coach companies leave Mersin for Istanbul: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/05/2026 and for the following days.

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Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 04/05

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 06/05

Thursday 07/05

Friday 08/05

£28

Saturday 09/05

£28

Sunday 10/05

£29

Monday 11/05

£26

Tuesday 12/05

£31

Wednesday 13/05

£30

Thursday 14/05

£31

Friday 15/05

£30

Saturday 16/05

£28

Sunday 17/05

£30

Monday 18/05

£31

Tuesday 19/05

£28

Wednesday 20/05

£28

Thursday 21/05

£31

Friday 22/05

£28

Saturday 23/05

£28

Sunday 24/05

£28

Monday 25/05

£31

Tuesday 26/05

£28

Wednesday 27/05

£28

Thursday 28/05

£41

Friday 29/05

£37

Saturday 30/05

£37

Sunday 31/05

The cheapest time to travel from Mersin to Istanbul

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

With a price starting from £26, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Mersin to Istanbul. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £28.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Mersin to Istanbul, with £28. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £28.

How to save money travelling from Mersin to Istanbul

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 Mersin to Istanbul 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 Mersin to Istanbul, 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 coaches from Mersin to Istanbul are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Mersin and Istanbul

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Mersin and Istanbul.

Yeni Otogar

Port

Mut

Bus Stop

Menteş

Alibeyköy Otogarı

Güzeltepe, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Blv 18

Dudullu Coach Station

Kible Sokak 38

Esenler Coach Station

Altıntepsi

Otogar Coach Station

Altıntepsi Mahallesi Bayrampasa-Istanbul

Samandira Coach Station

Tuna Cd 4

Service and Comfort on the bus from Mersin to Istanbul

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

FAQs about the Mersin to Istanbul bus

How much does a Mersin - Istanbul coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Mersin - Istanbul bus trip is available from £26 and takes 15h 5m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Mersin to Istanbul is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £26 to £32. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Mersin - Istanbul route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Mersin to Istanbul is offered by roughly 8 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Istanbul from Mersin take?

The quickest coach from Mersin to Istanbul is provided by FlixBus and takes 12h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £32. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Mersin to Istanbul?

The earliest bus to Istanbul departs from Mersin at 17:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Mersin to Istanbul?

The latest bus to Istanbul departs from Mersin at 23:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Mersin - Istanbul route?

Passengers looking to travel from Mersin to Istanbul can travel with FlixBus, Kamil Koc and Metro Turizm. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Mersin and Istanbul?

You can check all the direct connections between Mersin and Istanbul 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 Metro Turizm.

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

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

What equipment is available for the Mersin Istanbul 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 travelling 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 Mersin to Istanbul on your planned travel date.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Mersin and to Istanbul

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