How to get from Istanbul to Tarsus
A real 1-leg route: bus. Door to door 13h 14m, from €36.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Tarsus. The most useful door-to-door route takes 13h 14m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 688 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €32, on Thu, Aug 13.
This fare comes from a search on August 11, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Istanbul to Tarsus: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Istanbul → Tarsusbus
Kamil Koç·13h 14m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from Istanbul to Tarsus: flight, bus
How the trip from Istanbul to Tarsus works
Start with a Kamil Koç bus from Istanbul to Tarsus, about 13h 14m. In total it's roughly €36 over 13h 14m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Tarsus
DepartureIstanbul
ArrivalTarsusWho runs Istanbul to Tarsus
On this route you travel with Kamil Koç; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Istanbul to Tarsus: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Tarsus?+−
The most useful route takes about 13h 14m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Tarsus from Istanbul?+−
About 688 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Tarsus cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €36. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Istanbul to Tarsus?+−
On this route you travel with Kamil Koç.
Can you get from Istanbul to Tarsus without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 13h 14m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Tarsus?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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