How to get from Ankara to Mersin
- 373 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 3h 32m
- 14 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Ankara to Mersin. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 30m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 373 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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373 km
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| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €37Checked Oct 5 | 3h 32mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €16Reading date not recorded | 5h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€37Checked Oct 53h 32m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€16Reading date not recorded5h 30m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Ankara to Mersin: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Ankara → Mersinbus
Metro Turizm·5h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Ankara to Mersin
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€37November 2026
€37Departures from Ankara to Mersin
FlixBus runs 14 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:30 and the last at 23:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 14 | 00:30 | 23:00 |
| Mersin Nur Turizm, Nigde Inan, Adiyaman Ankabus | 32 | — | — |
| Metro Turizmbus | 1 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:30
- 00:59
- 07:00
- 08:00
- 10:00
- 11:00
- 12:00
- 13:00
- 15:00
- 15:30
- 16:00
- 20:00
- 21:59
- 23:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Metro TurizmAnkara-MersinBook →
AJetAnkara Esenboğa Airport-Çukurova International AirportSee live options and dates →Airport shuttle busÇukurova International Airport-MersinBook →On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, AJet, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Ankara to Mersin works
Start with a Metro Turizm bus from Ankara to Mersin, about 5h 30m. In total it's roughly €16 over 5h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Ankara to Mersin: common questions
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Mersin?
The most useful route takes about 5h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Ankara to Mersin?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:30 and the last at 23:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Ankara to Mersin?
14 a day with FlixBus, between 00:30 and 23:00.
How far is Mersin from Ankara?
About 373 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Ankara to Mersin cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €16. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Ankara to Mersin?
On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, AJet, Airport shuttle bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara to Mersin?
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Metro Turizm
Route calculated: 2 Oct 2026