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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Samsun is to night train and train and bus which costs 1.900 ₺ - 3.200 ₺ and takes 22h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Samsun is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 19.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Samsun?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Samsun station. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Samsun bus station via İstanbul Esenler bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Samsun?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Samsun. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Samsun via Halkali, Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme and Yıldızeli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 51m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Samsun?

The distance between Bucharest and Samsun is 970 km. The road distance is 1361.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Samsun without a car is to night train and train and bus which takes 22h 13m and costs 1.900 ₺ - 3.200 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Bucharest to Samsun, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Samsun bus from?

Bucharest to Samsun bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Samsun train from?

Bucharest to Samsun train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Bucharest station.

Bus or fly from Bucharest to Samsun?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Samsun is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 19.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 2.600 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 23h 3m.

Where does the Bucharest to Samsun bus arrive?

Bucharest to Samsun bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Samsun?

Samsun is 1h ahead of Bucharest. It is currently 2:15 PM in Bucharest and 3:15 PM in Samsun.

Where does the Bucharest to Samsun train arrive?

Bucharest to Samsun train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Halkali station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Samsun?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Samsun is 1361 km. It takes approximately 16h 46m to drive from Bucharest to Samsun.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bucharest to Samsun?

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Where can I stay near Samsun?

There are 54+ hotels available in Samsun.

Bucharest to Samsun - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, night train, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Bucharest to Samsun by plane, night train, train, 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
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF)OTP - SZF
6h 36m
₺6,300–18,958
Night train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Bucharest to ÇerkezköyBosphor Express
2. Take the bus from Cerkezkoy to Samsun
25h 12m
₺1,721–3,111
Night train, train, bus
1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
2. Take the train from Halkali to AnkaraHst
3. Take the bus from Kayaş to Samsun
22h 13m
₺1,974–3,154
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationN1998
2. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Samsun bus stationFlixBus KK5519B / ...
23h 3m
₺2,630–5,465
Drive 1,361.2 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Samsun1,361.2 km
16h 46m
₺9,237–13,342
Fly to Amasya, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Amasya (MZH)OTP - MZH
2. Take the bus from Merzifon to Samsun
12h 16m
₺11,100–28,258
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
2. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to YildizeliYht
3. Take the train from Yıldızeli to Samsun
26h 51m
₺2,497–4,182
Bus via Shumen
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Shumen
2. Take the bus from Shumen to Çorlu bus station
3. Take the bus from Çorlu Orion to Samsun
28h 53m
₺3,378–3,911

Bucharest to Samsun by bus

7Weekly Buses

23h 3mAverage Duration

₺2,630Cheapest Price

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Distance: 970.4 km
Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Samsun, Turkey?

Turkish Airlines, Tarom, and two other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Samsun bus station via İstanbul Esenler bus station in around 23h 3m.

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