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 bus which costs 1.700 ₺ - 3.300 ₺ and takes 25h 12m.

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 7h 36m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 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 16m.

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 33m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Samsun?

The distance between Bucharest and Samsun is 971 km. The road distance is 1361.7 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 bus which takes 23h 16m and costs 2.900 ₺ - 6.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 7h 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 7h 36m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 19.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 2.900 ₺ - 6.000 ₺ and takes 23h 16m.

Where does the Bucharest to Samsun bus arrive?

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

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 1362 km. It takes approximately 16h 52m 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 52+ hotels available in Samsun.

Bucharest to Samsun - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Bucharest to Samsun by plane, bus, night train, train, car, or shuttle

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

Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF)plane OTP - SZF
7h 36m
₺6,937–18,280
Night train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Çerkezköynighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the bus from Cerkezkoy to Samsunbus
25h 12m
₺1,780–3,212
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
2. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Samsun bus stationbus FlixBus KK5508B / ...
23h 16m
₺2,897–5,735
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
2. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Yildizelitrain Yht
3. Take the train from Yıldızeli to Samsuntrain
26h 33m
₺2,562–4,294
Drive 1,361.7 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Samsuncar 1,361.7 km
16h 52m
₺9,815–14,177
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Amasya, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Amasya (MZH)plane OTP - MZH
2. Take the bus from Merzifon to Samsunbus
12h 43m
₺7,337–25,580
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Sinop Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Sinop Airport (NOP)plane OTP - NOP
2. Take the bus from Sinop bus station to Samsun bus stationbus
12h 14m
₺10,737–18,290
Shuttle to Varna Airport, fly to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Varnashuttle
2. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF)plane VAR - SZF
10h 22m
₺21,970–49,028
Bus via Shumen
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Shumenbus
2. Take the bus from Shumen to Instabulbus
3. Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Samsunbus
27h 20m
₺2,564–5,242

Bucharest to Samsun by bus

7Weekly Buses

23h 16mAverage Duration

₺2,897Cheapest Price

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Distance: 970.9 km
Duration: 7h 36m

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

Turkish Airlines, Anima Wings, and two other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF) 3 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 16m.

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