- Distance: 745 km
- Duration: 12h 16m
The average bus between Istanbul and Samsun takes 12h 16m and the fastest bus takes 11h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Istanbul to Samsun. 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 Istanbul and Samsun. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Istanbul is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Samsun at 9:10 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 12h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Istanbul to Samsun? 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.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul station and arriving at Samsun station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate 5 times a day. The journey takes approximately 12h 16m.
Istanbul to Samsun bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul to Samsun bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at Samsun bus station.
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The distance between Istanbul and Samsun is 619 km. The road distance is 745 km.
Kamil Koç operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Samsun bus station hourly. Tickets cost ₺950–1,400 and the journey takes 11h 10m. Four other operators also service this route.
