The average bus between Ankara and Tarsus takes 6h 21m and the fastest bus takes 5h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ankara to Tarsus. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Ankara and Tarsus. The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Ankara is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Tarsus at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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5h 35m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Ankara to Tarsus? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ankara to Tarsus. However, there are services departing from Ankara bus station and arriving at Tarsus station via Aksaray bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
Ankara to Tarsus bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from Ankara bus station.
Ankara to Tarsus bus services, operated by Mersin Turizm, arrive at Tarsus station.
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The distance between Ankara and Tarsus is 378.1 km. The road distance is 466 km.
You can take a bus from Ankara bus station to Tarsus via Aksaray in around 5h 45m.