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Istanbul to Samsun

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9 h 3 min
735 km.
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Eleven ways to Travel from Istanbul to Samsun

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Cheapest
By car (735 km)
9 h 3 min
735 km.
from $40
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Rideshare
9 h 3 min
735 km.
from $9.59
Train, Plane (Train to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport)
5 h 57 min
618 km.
from $51.96
Train
16 h 9 min
618 km.
from $22.78
Train, Plane (Metro to Istanbul)
5 h 41 min
618 km.
from $99.70
Bus, Plane (Fly Istanbul to Amasya)
5 h 17 min
618 km.
from $118.93
Bus, Plane (Fly Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Ordu - Giresun Airport)
6 h 51 min
618 km.
from $98.37
Bus, Plane (Fly Istanbul to Sinop Airport)
6 h 55 min
618 km.
from $114.59
Bus, Plane (Fly Istanbul to Tokat)
9 h 10 min
618 km.
from $147.20
Train, Bus
13 h 9 min
618 km.
from $31.46

Transport providers

Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Samsun-Çarşamba
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.41–$76.43
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Ordu
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.50–$165.60

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Samsun-Çarşamba
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.87–$178.34
Plane from Istanbul to Amasya
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$191.08
Plane from Istanbul to Sinop
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$191.08
Plane from Istanbul to Tokat
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$216.56

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Samsun-Çarşamba
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$28.02–$254.77
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Ordu
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.49–$331.20

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Yenikapi to Ayrilikcesme
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.66–$2.42
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Yildizeli
Ave. Duration:
6h 47m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.83–$15.29
Train from Yıldızeli to Samsun
Ave. Duration:
7h 7m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.06–$4.46
Train from Turhal to Samsun
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.44–$10.19
Train from ISTANBUL(Pendik) to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.01–$10.19

Istanbul Ulasim

Phone:
+90 850 252 88 00
Email:
Website:
metro.istanbul/
Train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepe
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.48

Bus operators

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Samsun
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.83–$25.48
Bus from Merzifon bus station to Samsun
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.19–$14.01
Bus from Fatsa to Samsun
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.19–$14.01
Bus from Sinop bus station to Samsun
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.83–$15.29

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Çarşamba to Samsun
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.28–$12.10
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Samsun
Ave. Duration:
12h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.56–$28.02
Bus from Merzifon bus station to Samsun
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$8.92–$14.01
Bus from Fatsa to Samsun
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.55–$14.01
Bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Samsun
Ave. Duration:
10h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.56–$26.75
Bus from Alibeyköy to Samsun
Ave. Duration:
11h 21m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$28.02

Varan

Phone:
0850 577 99 99
Email:
Website:
varan.com.tr/
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Samsun
Ave. Duration:
11h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.30–$165.60
Bus from Merzifon bus station to Samsun
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$155.36

Has Turizm

Phone:
0850 755 04 27
Email:
Website:
hasturizm.com.tr/eng/
Bus from Çarşamba to Samsun
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.35–$7.64
Bus from Merzifon bus station to Samsun
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.37–$8.92
Bus from Fatsa to Samsun
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.37–$9.55

Ali Osman ULUSOY

Website:
aliosmanulusoy.com/
Bus from Çarşamba to Samsun
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$2.68–$3.69
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Samsun
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.38–$30.57
Bus from Merzifon bus station to Samsun
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.08–$5.48
Bus from Fatsa to Samsun
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.59–$5.99
Bus from Sinop bus station to Samsun
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.35–$7.01
Bus from Kayas to Samsun
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.83–$15.29

Istanbul Seyahat

Phone:
0850 222 59 59
Email:
Website:
istanbulseyahat.com.tr/
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Samsun
Ave. Duration:
13h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.12
Bus from Fatsa to Samsun
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Samsun is to train which costs $13.04 - $19.57 and takes 16h 9m.

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 17m and costs $65.22 - $195.65 .

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 three times a day, 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 9m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Samsun?

The distance between Istanbul and Samsun is 711 km. The road distance is 736.1 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 which takes 11h 30m and costs $14.13 - $141.30 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m 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 which takes 11h 30m and costs $14.13 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $13.04 - $19.57 and takes 16h 9m.

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 736 km. It takes approximately 9h 7m to drive from Istanbul to Samsun.

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

Book your Istanbul to Samsun bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Samsun?

There are 52+ hotels available in Samsun. Prices start at $17.12 per night.
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