There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to Samsun (State) by plane, bus, train, 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 Istanbul to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF)IST - SZF
2h 51m₺12,258–12,997Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Samsun bus stationFlixBus KK5519B / ...
11h 34m₺800–2,043Train
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to YildizeliYht
- Take the train from Yıldızeli to SamsunSamsun Sivas Hattı
16h 11m₺1,565–2,573Drive 726.3 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Samsun726.3 km
8h 44m₺3,584–5,177Fly Istanbul to Amasya
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Amasya (MZH)IST - MZH
2h 24m₺12,979–14,402Train to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport
- Take the train from Yenikapi to Ayrilikcesme
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF)SAW - SZF
4h 28m₺1,642–4,965Fly Istanbul to Sinop Airport, bus
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sinop Airport (NOP)IST - NOP
- Take the bus from Sinop to Bafra
4h 44m₺12,789–13,612Bus, train
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Samandira Tesis
- Take the bus from Samandira Tesis to Kavak
- Take the train from Kavak to Samsun
12h 48m₺1,236–1,491
Istanbul (IST) to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Samsun (State) is to bus which costs 800 ₺ - 2.100 ₺ and takes 11h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Samsun (State) is to fly which takes 2h 24m and costs 13.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Samsun (State). However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Samsun via Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme and Yıldızeli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 11m.
The distance between Istanbul and Samsun (State) is 711 km. The road distance is 726.3 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Samsun (State) without a car is to bus which takes 11h 34m and costs 800 ₺ - 2.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Istanbul to Samsun (State), including transfers.
Istanbul to Samsun (State) train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Samsun (State) is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 800 ₺ - 2.100 ₺ and takes 11h 34m, you could also train, which costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.600 ₺ and takes 16h 11m.
Istanbul to Samsun (State) train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Yildizeli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Samsun (State) is 726 km. It takes approximately 8h 44m to drive from Istanbul to Samsun (State).
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Samsun (State), Turkey?
Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul (IST) to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Kamil Koc operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Samsun bus station hourly. Tickets cost ₺950–1,400 and the journey takes 11h 30m. Four other operators also service this route.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺11,000–11,500
Flights from Istanbul to Amasya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺11,000–12,000
Flights from Istanbul to Sinop Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺11,200–11,700
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–12,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–4,900
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Yildizeli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–2,000
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Yıldızeli to Samsun
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺350–550
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Yenikapi to Ayrilikcesme
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺13–21
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Kavak to Samsun
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺50–85
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Samsun bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺950–1,400
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Samsun bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,201
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺850–1,100
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Samandira Tesis
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺380–460
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺380–460
Bus from Samandira Tesis to Kavak
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺800–950
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺800–950
- Phone
- 0850 577 99 99
- info@varan.com.tr
- Website
- varan.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Samsun bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–1,900
- Schedules at
- varan.com.tr
- Website
- aliosmanulusoy.com
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Samsun bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺600–1,000
- Schedules at
- aliosmanulusoy.com
Bus from Sinop to Bafra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺130–180
- Schedules at
- aliosmanulusoy.com
- Phone
- 0850 222 59 59
- info@istanbulseyahat.com.tr
- Website
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Samsun bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,367
- Schedules at
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from London City Airport into central London, How to get from Stansted Airport into central London, and How to get from Gatwick Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
There are 50+ hotels available in Samsun (State).
























