How to get from Mersin to Tarsus
- 25 km as the crow flies
- 22 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Route details last verified on 24 September 2026.
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We compared the ways to travel from Mersin to Tarsus: bus. The two cities are about 25 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 24 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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25 km
Mersin to Tarsus: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Mersin → Adanabus
Metro Turizm·1h 01m - 2Adana → Niğdebus
FlixBus·2h 20m - 3Niğde → AksaraybusFlixBus·2h
- 4Aksaray → Tapan restbusFlixBus·5m
- 5Tapan rest → TarsusbusFlixBus·2h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Mersin to Tarsus
FlixBus runs 22 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:25 and the last at 23:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 22 | 00:25 | 23:00 |
| Metro Turizmbus | 6 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:25
- 03:00
- 06:00
- 07:00
- 09:00
- 10:00
- 10:30
- 12:00
- 12:30
- 13:00
- 14:30
- 15:00
- 15:30
- 16:00
- 17:30
- 18:00
- 18:30
- 19:30
- 20:00
- 21:25
- 22:30
- 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 TurizmMersin-AdanaBook →FlixBusAdana-Niğde, Niğde-Aksaray, Aksaray-Tapan rest, Tapan rest-TarsusBook →On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Mersin to Tarsus works
Start with a Metro Turizm bus from Mersin to Adana, about 1h 1m. Transfer in Adana and continue by FlixBus bus on to Niğde (2h 20m). Transfer in Niğde and continue by FlixBus bus on to Aksaray (2h). Transfer in Aksaray and continue by FlixBus bus on to Tapan rest (5 min). Transfer in Tapan rest and continue by FlixBus bus on to Tarsus (2h 20m). In total it's roughly €39 over 18h 41m, 4 transfers.
Mersin to Tarsus: common questions
When is the first bus from Mersin to Tarsus?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:25 and the last at 23:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Mersin to Tarsus?
22 a day with FlixBus, between 00:25 and 23:00.
How far is Tarsus from Mersin?
About 25 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Mersin to Tarsus?
On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Mersin 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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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, FlixBus
Route calculated: 24 Sep 2026