What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Samsun?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Samsun is to bus which costs 4.900 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ and takes 28h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Samsun?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Samsun is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs 3.500 ₺ - 11.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Samsun?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Samsun station. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Samsun bus station via İskenderpaşa and İstanbul Esenler bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 1m.

How far is it from Athens to Samsun?

The distance between Athens and Samsun is 1196 km. The road distance is 1782.7 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Samsun without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Samsun without a car is to ferry and bus via Bodrum which takes 21h 53m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Athens to Samsun?

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Athens to Samsun, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Samsun bus from?

Athens to Samsun bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from Athens station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Samsun?

The best way to get from Athens to Samsun is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs 3.500 ₺ - 11.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 4.900 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ and takes 28h 1m.

Where does the Athens to Samsun bus arrive?

Athens to Samsun bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Istanbul station.

Can I drive from Athens to Samsun?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Samsun is 1783 km. It takes approximately 20h 32m to drive from Athens to Samsun.

Where can I stay near Samsun?

There are 56+ hotels available in Samsun.

Athens to Samsun - 8 ways to travel via plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Athens to Samsun by plane, ferry, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport
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1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF)plane ATH - SZF
6h 55m
₺3,579–10,229
Ferry, bus via Bodrum
1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Lerosferry Bsf / ...
2. Take the ferry from Port of Leros to Port of Bodrumferry
3. Take the bus from Bodrum to Samsunbus
21h 53m
₺7,183–13,434
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Istanbulbus
2. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Samsun bus stationbus FlixBus KK5508B / ...
28h 1m
₺4,896–8,725
Drive 1,782.7 km
1. Drive from Athens to Samsuncar 1,782.7 km
20h 32m
₺17,086–24,680
Fly to Amasya, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Amasya (MZH)plane ATH - MZH
2. Take the bus from Merzifon to Samsunbus
8h 22m
₺7,479–27,729
Fly to Sinop Airport, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sinop Airport (NOP)plane ATH - NOP
2. Take the bus from Sinop bus station to Samsun bus stationbus
12h 3m
₺3,879–18,239
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mesta Chiosferry Bsf
2. Take the ferry from Chios to Port of Cesmeferry
3. Take the bus from Çeşme to Samsunbus
29h 20m
₺6,349–12,183
Bus via Komotini
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Komotinibus
2. Take the bus from Komotini to Tekirdagbus
3. Take the bus from Tekirdağ to Silivribus
4. Take the bus from Silivri to Samsunbus
32h 28m
₺6,980–8,790

Athens to Samsun by ferry, foot, and bus

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21h 53mAverage Duration

₺7,183Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,195.6 km
Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Samsun, Turkey?

Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Samsun bus station via Istanbul, İskenderpaşa, Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, and İstanbul Esenler bus station in around 28h 1m.

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