The average bus between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Tarsus takes 15h 15m and the fastest bus takes 14h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Istanbul Airport (IST) 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 3 times a day between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Tarsus. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Istanbul Airport (IST) is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Tarsus at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Kağıthane and take an average of 15h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Istanbul Airport (IST) 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 Istanbul Airport (IST) to Tarsus. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Airport (IST) station and arriving at Tarsus station via Tarsus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Tarsus bus services, operated by HAVAİST, depart from Alibeyköy station.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Tarsus bus services, operated by HAVAİST, arrive at Tarsus station.
The distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Tarsus is 717.1 km. The road distance is 937 km.
Metro Turizm operates a bus from Alibeyköy to Tarsus once daily. Tickets cost ₺1,900–2,800 and the journey takes 11h 29m.