Istanbul to Mersin by ferry

Travelling from Istanbul to Mersin by ferry takes about 15h 15m, run by İDO, FlixBus. A quicker option we found is flight, bus, at 3h 05m.

Recommended route
$102
15h 15m·1 transfer
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The journey, step by step

  1. 1ferryIstanbul BursaİDO
  2. 2busBursa MersinFlixBus

ferry or flight, bus?

TransportPriceDurationTransfers
ferry$10215h 15m1 transfer
Recommended$463h 05m1 transfer

All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.

Istanbul to Mersin by ferry: common questions

How long does Istanbul to Mersin take by ferry?

About 15h 15m, 1 transfer.

How much is a ferry ticket from Istanbul to Mersin?

The best price in our latest check was $102. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.

Who runs the ferry from Istanbul to Mersin?

İDO, FlixBus. You buy the ticket directly from them.

Is the ferry or the flight, bus better?

The flight, bus is faster at 3h 05m. It is cheaper too, at $55.

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