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8 h 43 min
723 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Samsun to Istanbul

Composite routes from Samsun to Istanbul

Cheapest
8 h 43 min
Car
723 km.
from $39
Fastest
1 h 23 min
Plane
Other
5 h 29 min
Bus, Plane
618 km.
from $51.85
15 h 13 min
618 km.
from $24.67
5 h 17 min
Bus, Plane
618 km.
from $94.20
5 h 13 min
Bus, Plane
618 km.
from $97.17
7 h 12 min
Bus, Plane
618 km.
from $87.63
6 h 14 min
Bus, Plane
618 km.
from $89.13
8 h 42 min
Train, Plane
618 km.
from $131.07

Transport providers

Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
10h 27m
Once daily
$22.50
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
Call
Airlines
Found: 3
Pegasus Airlines
Website
Turkish Airlines
Website
Fly Armenia Airways
Website
Pegasus Airlines
Website
1h 35m
Every day
$48.41–$76.43
Turkish Airlines
Website
1h 43m
Every day
$57.32–$165.60
Fly Armenia Airways
Website
1h 35m
Every day
$28.02–$267.51
Train operators
Found: 2
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Website
Istanbul Ulasim
Website
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Website
14 min
Every 15 minutes
$1.66–$2.42
+90 444 8 233
+90 444 8 233
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Istanbul Ulasim
Website
16 min
Every 10 minutes
$0.48
+90 850 252 88 00
+90 850 252 88 00
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bus operators
Found: 6
Kamil Koc
Website
Metro Turizm
Website
Varan
Website
Has Turizm
Website
Ali Osman ULUSOY
Website
Istanbul Seyahat
Website
Kamil Koc
Website
12h 45m
Every 4 hours
$17.83–$25.48
444 0 562
444 0 562
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Metro Turizm
Website
45 min
4 times a day
$8.28–$12.10
0850 222 34 55
0850 222 34 55
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Varan
Website
11h 45m
Twice daily
$29.30–$165.60
0850 577 99 99
0850 577 99 99
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Has Turizm
Website
45 min
Once daily
$5.35–$7.64
0850 755 04 27
0850 755 04 27
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Ali Osman ULUSOY
Website
45 min
Every 2 hours
$2.68–$3.69
Istanbul Seyahat
Website
13h 30m
Once daily
$42.56
0850 222 59 59
0850 222 59 59
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Samsun to Istanbul is to rideshare which costs $19.20 and takes 10h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Samsun to Istanbul is to bus and fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $59.78 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Samsun and Istanbul?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Samsun bus station station and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Samsun and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Samsun to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Samsun and arriving at Yenikapi via Yildizeli and Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 13m.

How far is it from Samsun to Istanbul?

The distance between Samsun and Istanbul is 709 km. The road distance is 733.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Samsun to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 12h 45m and costs $15.22 - $141.30 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Samsun to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Samsun to Istanbul bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Samsun to Istanbul train from?

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

Train or bus from Samsun to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Samsun to Istanbul is to bus which takes 12h 45m and costs $15.22 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $13.04 - $22.83 and takes 15h 13m.

Where does the Samsun to Istanbul bus arrive?

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

Where does the Samsun to Istanbul train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Samsun to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Samsun to Istanbul is 734 km. It takes approximately 9h 5m to drive from Samsun to Istanbul.

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

Book your Samsun to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4660+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $22.90 per night.

Can I share a ride from Samsun to Istanbul?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Samsun and Istanbul. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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