Istanbul to Samsun

Istanbul to Samsun

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Istanbul to Samsun Schedule

Istanbul to Samsun Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Turkish Airlines Economy #TK281801:45 - 03:20TRY 1,462
Turkish Airlines Economy #TK281802:30 - 03:55TRY 970
Turkish Airlines Economy #TK281404:00 - 05:25TRY 1,139
Pegasus Airlines Economy #PC279007:20 - 08:45TRY 645
Ali Osman Ulusoy Standard 2X1 08:50 - 23:50TRY 598
FlixBus Economy 11:20 - 23:00TRY 538
Ali Osman Ulusoy Standard 2X1 13:45 - 02:45TRY 598
Ali Osman Ulusoy Standard 2X1 14:00 - 04:00TRY 598
Turkish Airlines Economy #TK280817:15 - 18:40TRY 1,244
Turkish Airlines Economy #TK281018:00 - 19:30TRY 1,562
FlixBus Economy 20:20 - 07:45TRY 538
FlixBus Economy 23:00 - 11:30TRY 650

Transportation from Istanbul to Samsun

Facts about the transport from Istanbul to Samsun

Cheapest Transport$12
Fastest Transport1h 25m
Earliest Departure12:15 AM
Latest Departure11:50 PM
Departures per day201
Distance800 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAli Osman Ulusoy, Aybasti Itimat Turizm, Bafra Seyahat, Dagistanli Turizm, Daytrip, Giresun, GNC Ulasim, Golden Turizm, Gorele Seyahat, Istanbul Seyahat, Iyigun Carsamba, Kanberoglu Turizm, Kaptanoglu Seyahat, Luks Artvin Seyahat, Luks Gumushane, Luks Karadeniz, Nokta Turizm, Ozay Turizm, Ozgul Bafra Turizm, Pegasus Airlines, Rize Ses, Sahil Seyahat, Sema Turizm, Turkish Airlines, Varan Turizm, Yeniden As Bafra

How to get from Istanbul to Samsun

Travelling between Istanbul and Samsun is possible by Flight, bus and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 825.75 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 11.74.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 16 hours to travel between Istanbul and Samsun depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Istanbul and Samsun. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 25m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 16h to reach Samsun.

How much does it cost to get from Istanbul to Samsun?

Travelling between Istanbul and Samsun can be as cheap as USD 11.74 if you opt for a Luks Gumushane bus and as expensive as USD 825.75 if you buy a Daytrip taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Istanbul and Samsun ?

  • 185 from Istanbul to Samsun starting from 00:15 Atasehir Dudullu Bus Station until 23:50 Alibeykoy Bus Station
  • 10 from Istanbul to Samsun starting from 00:35 Sabiha Gokcen Airport until 22:45 Sabiha Gokcen Airport
  • 6 from Istanbul to Samsun starting from 00:00 Istanbul Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Istanbul Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Istanbul to Samsun.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Istanbul to Samsun, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 41.10.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Istanbul and Samsun

Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Istanbul to Samsun overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Istanbul and Samsun

Ali Osman Ulusoy, Aybasti Itimat Turizm, Bafra Seyahat, Dagistanli Turizm, Giresun, GNC Ulasim, Golden Turizm, Gorele Seyahat, Istanbul Seyahat, Iyigun Carsamba, Kanberoglu Turizm, Kaptanoglu Seyahat, Luks Artvin Seyahat, Luks Gumushane, Luks Karadeniz, Nokta Turizm, Ozay Turizm, Ozgul Bafra Turizm, Rize Ses, Sahil Seyahat, Sema Turizm, Varan Turizm, Yeniden As Bafra

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Istanbul and Samsun

Daytrip

What is the most popular transport to get from Istanbul to Samsun?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 75% decided to fly
  • 25% opted for a bus