Istanbul to Mersin by train
Travelling from Istanbul to Mersin by train takes about 11h 42m, run by TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., Kamil Koç. A quicker option we found is flight, bus, at 3h 05m. The train is still the cheapest.
Recommended route
$39
11h 42m·1 transfer
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
The journey, step by step
- 1trainIstanbul → Ankara
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. - 2busAnkara → Mersin
Kamil Koç
train or flight, bus?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| train | $39 | 11h 42m | 1 transfer |
| Recommended | $46 | 3h 05m | 1 transfer |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Istanbul to Mersin by train: common questions
How long does Istanbul to Mersin take by train?
About 11h 42m, 1 transfer.
How much is a train ticket from Istanbul to Mersin?
The best price in our latest check was $39. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the train from Istanbul to Mersin?
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., Kamil Koç. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the train or the flight, bus better?
The flight, bus is faster at 3h 05m. The train wins on price.
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