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Alanya → Mersin

Driving from Alanya to Mersin

Mersin lies 237 km (147 mi) east of Alanya, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 3 h 37 min without stops, over roughly 289 km (180 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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AlanyaMersin
CountryTurkeyTurkey
Population364,180537,842
Elevation11 m (36 ft)10 m (33 ft)
Time nowUTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul)UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul)
Postal codes0740052750–61300

Where to book car hire from Alanya to Mersin

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Staying in Mersin

Our booking partner lists 86 places to stay in Mersin. Of the 19 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (7), and 4 are five-star. Across 19 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 4,175 reviews in total.

Book a hotel in Mersin

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Common questions

How far is Mersin from Alanya?

237 km (147 mi) in a straight line, east of Alanya; by road roughly 289 km (180 mi).

How long does it take to get from Alanya to Mersin by car?

About 3 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Alanya and Mersin?

No, both are on Europe/Istanbul at the moment.

Where can I stay in Mersin?

Our booking partner lists 86 places to stay in Mersin, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.