How to go to Tarsus?

1. Transportation by Private Vehicle:

From Ankara: If you want to travel from Ankara to Tarsus by private car, you will need to cover a distance of approximately 500 km. You can reach Tarsus by following the route of Şereflikoçhisar, Aksaray and Pozantı. This journey takes approximately 5-6 hours. 

2. Transportation by Bus:

From Ankara: There are direct bus services to Tarsus from the bus terminals in Ankara. The journey time is approximately 6-7 hours and we recommend you to check the websites or call centers of the relevant bus companies for timetables and ticket prices.

3. Transportation by Train:

From Ankara: You can travel by train from Ankara to Adana and then transfer from Adana to Tarsus. There are regular train services between Adana and Tarsus and the journey takes about 30-40 minutes. You can check the official website of TCDD for train times and ticket information.

4. Transportation by Air:

From Ankara: There are flights from Ankara to Adana Şakirpaşa Airport. The airport is approximately 40 km from Tarsus. You can reach Tarsus from the airport by taxi, car rental or HAVAŞ shuttles.

For accommodation suggestions, you can check our Mersin Tarsus Hotels page.

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