The average bus between Ankara and Tarsus takes 6h 17m and the fastest bus takes 5h 47m. 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 every 3 hours between Ankara and Tarsus. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Ankara is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Tarsus at 5:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Aştİ and take an average of 6h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want 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 station and arriving at Tarsus station via Tarsus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
Ankara to Tarsus bus services, operated by EGO Public Transport, depart from Ankara station.
Ankara to Tarsus bus services, operated by EGO Public Transport, arrive at Tarsus station.
Book your Ankara to Tarsus bus tickets online with EGO Public Transport, Kamil Koç and Mersin Turizm.
The distance between Ankara and Tarsus is 378.1 km. The road distance is 463 km.
Mersin Turizm operates a bus from Ankara to Tarsus 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,328 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Three other operators also service this route.