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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Mersin to Istanbul

Cheapest
8 h 59 min
Car
942 km.
from $51
Other
5 h 5 min
Train, Plane
677 km.
from $76.68
14 h 43 min
678 km.
from $14.20
14 h 15 min
678 km.
from $20.48
5 h 2 min
Train, Plane
677 km.
from $97.29

Transport providers

Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Cukurova to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.31–$127.39

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Cukurova to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$61.15–$178.34

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Cukurova to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$30.57–$267.51

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Mersin to Yenice
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$2.04–$2.93
Train from Yenice to Karaman
Ave. Duration:
5h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.42–$3.57
Train from Karaman to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.92–$14.01
Train from Yenice to Konya
Ave. Duration:
6h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.57–$5.10
Train from Konya to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 39m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.64–$10.83
Train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapi
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.66–$2.42

Istanbul Ulasim

Phone:
+90 850 252 88 00
Email:
Website:
metro.istanbul/
Train from Gayrettepe to Vezneciler
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.48

Bus operators

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Mersin bus station to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
14h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.38–$28.02
Bus from Mersin to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
15h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$29.30

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Mersin to Alibeyköy
Ave. Duration:
13h 53m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$33.12
Bus from Mersin to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$34.39

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Mersin to Istanbul (State)?

The cheapest way to get from Mersin to Istanbul (State) is to train via Konya which costs $10.87 - $16.30 and takes 14h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mersin to Istanbul (State)?

The fastest way to get from Mersin to Istanbul (State) is to train and fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $40.22 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct train between Mersin and Istanbul (State)?

No, there is no direct train from Mersin to Istanbul (State). However, there are services departing from Mersin and arriving at Yenikapi via Yenice, Karaman and Bostancı. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.

How far is it from Mersin to Istanbul (State)?

The distance between Mersin and Istanbul (State) is 742 km. The road distance is 941.1 km.

How do I travel from Mersin to Istanbul (State) without a car?

The best way to get from Mersin to Istanbul (State) without a car is to train which takes 14h 15m and costs $10.87 - $18.48 .

How long does it take to get from Mersin to Istanbul (State)?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Mersin to Istanbul (State), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mersin to Istanbul (State) train from?

Mersin to Istanbul (State) train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Mersin station.

Train, bus or fly from Mersin to Istanbul (State)?

The best way to get from Mersin to Istanbul (State) is to train which takes 14h 15m and costs $10.87 - $18.48 . Alternatively, you can bus via Alibeyköy, which costs $25 - $36.96 and takes 14h 42m. There are no good options to bus between Mersin to Istanbul (State).

Where does the Mersin to Istanbul (State) train arrive?

Mersin to Istanbul (State) train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Yenice station.

Can I drive from Mersin to Istanbul (State)?

Yes, the driving distance between Mersin to Istanbul (State) is 941 km. It takes approximately 10h 15m to drive from Mersin to Istanbul (State).

Where can I stay near Istanbul (State)?

There are 4593+ hotels available in Istanbul (State). Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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