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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Samsun is to bus which costs 600 ₺ - 1.900 ₺ and takes 11h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Samsun is to fly and bus which takes 5h 18m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 24.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Samsun?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station station and arriving at Samsun bus station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Samsun?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Samsun. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Samsun via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme and Yıldızeli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Samsun?

The distance between Istanbul and Samsun is 760 km. The road distance is 726.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Samsun without a car is to bus via Istanbul Samandira Tesis which takes 10h and costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.500 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 10h to get from Istanbul to Samsun, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Samsun bus from?

Istanbul to Samsun bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Samsun train from?

Istanbul to Samsun train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.

Train or bus from Istanbul to Samsun?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Samsun is to bus via Istanbul Samandira Tesis which takes 10h and costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.500 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.600 ₺ and takes 16h 10m.

Where does the Istanbul to Samsun bus arrive?

Istanbul to Samsun bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, arrive at Samsun bus station.

Where does the Istanbul to Samsun train arrive?

Istanbul to Samsun train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Yildizeli station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Samsun?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Samsun is 726 km. It takes approximately 8h 45m to drive from Istanbul to Samsun.

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

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Where can I stay near Samsun?

There are 56+ hotels available in Samsun.

Istanbul to Samsun - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Metro, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Samsun by bus, train, car, or plane

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

Bus via Istanbul Samandira Tesis
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Samandira Tesisbus
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Samsunbus
10h
₺1,187–1,457
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Samsun bus stationbus FlixBus KK5519B / ...
11h 30m
₺600–1,900
Train
1. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Yildizelitrain Yht
2. Take the train from Yıldızeli to Samsuntrain Samsun Sivas Hattı
16h 10m
₺1,565–2,573
Drive 726.3 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Samsuncar 726.3 km
8h 45m
₺3,705–5,352
Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF)plane SAW - SZF
3. Take the bus from Çarşamba to Samsunbus
6h 16m
Fly Istanbul to Amasya, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Amasya (MZH)plane IST - MZH
2. Take the bus from Merzifon to Samsunbus
5h 18m
₺11,680–23,581
Fly Istanbul to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF)plane IST - SZF
2. Take the bus from Çarşamba to Samsunbus
6h 7m
₺7,862–27,861
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Ordu - Giresun Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ordu - Giresun Airport (OGU)plane SAW - OGU
2. Take the bus from Ordu bus station to Samsun bus stationbus
7h 54m
₺1,911–6,550
Fly Istanbul to Sinop Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sinop Airport (NOP)plane IST - NOP
2. Take the bus from Sinop bus station to Samsun bus stationbus
6h 50m
₺11,602–12,712
Fly Istanbul to Tokat, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tokat (TJK)plane IST - TJK
2. Take the bus from Turhal bus station to Samsun bus stationbus
7h 28m
₺9,291–30,111

Istanbul to Samsun by bus

189Weekly Buses

11h 30mAverage Duration

₺600Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Istanbul to Samsun.

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Distance: 760.4 km
Duration: 10h

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Samsun, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Istanbul Otogari to Samsun via Istanbul Samandira Tesis in around 10h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yenikapi to Samsun via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme and Yıldızeli in around 16h 10m.

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