There are 7 ways to get from Ankara to Samsun by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ankara Söğütözü to Samsunbus
6h 10m₺370–1,600Train
- Take the train from Ankara to Yildizelitrain Yht
- Take the train from Yıldızeli to Samsuntrain Samsun Sivas Hattı
10h 18m₺1,171–2,012Drive 403.1 km
- Drive from Ankara to Samsuncar 403.1 km
5h 28m₺2,252–3,252Fly to Amasya, bus
- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Amasya (MZH)plane ESB - MZH
- Take the bus from Merzifon to Samsunbus
7h 3m₺4,530–22,380Bus via Kayaş Çalışkan
- Take the bus from Kayaş Çalışkan to Samsun bus stationbus FlixBus KK06128 / ...
6h 31m₺647–915Fly to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport, bus
- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF)plane ESB - SZF
- Take the bus from Çarşamba to Samsunbus
5h 22m₺2,544–7,825Fly to Ordu - Giresun Airport, bus
- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Ordu - Giresun Airport (OGU)plane ESB - OGU
- Take the bus from Ordu bus station to Akbulut rest stationbus
- Take the bus from Akbulut rest station to Samsun bus stationbus
6h 52m₺4,388–7,410
Ankara to Samsun by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ankara to Samsun is to bus via Kayaş Çalışkan which costs 600 ₺ - 950 ₺ and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Ankara to Samsun is to fly and bus which takes 5h 22m and costs 2.500 ₺ - 8.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Ankara to Samsun. However, there are services departing from Güvenpark and arriving at Samsun via Ankara Söğütözü. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Ankara to Samsun. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Samsun via Yıldızeli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.
The distance between Ankara and Samsun is 416 km. The road distance is 403.1 km.
The best way to get from Ankara to Samsun without a car is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs 370 ₺ - 1.600 ₺.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Ankara to Samsun, including transfers.
Ankara to Samsun bus services, operated by Ali Osman ULUSOY, depart from Ankara Söğütözü station.
Ankara to Samsun train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ankara station.
The best way to get from Ankara to Samsun is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs 370 ₺ - 1.600 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1.100 ₺ - 2.100 ₺ and takes 10h 18m.
What companies run services between Ankara, Turkey and Samsun, Turkey?
Ali Osman ULUSOY operates a bus from Ankara Söğütözü to Samsun hourly. Tickets cost ₺370–480 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ankara to Samsun via Yıldızeli in around 10h 18m.
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,300–7,000
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Ordu - Giresun Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,700–6,500
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Amasya via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺13,000–37,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Amasya via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,900–21,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Ankara to Yildizeli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,500
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Yıldızeli to Samsun
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺390–550
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- +90 850 532 8888
- [email protected]
- Website
- aliosmanulusoy.com
Bus from Ankara Söğütözü to Samsun
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺370–480
- Schedules at
- aliosmanulusoy.com
Bus from Merzifon to Samsun
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–180
- Schedules at
- aliosmanulusoy.com
Bus from Çarşamba to Samsun
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺85–120
- Schedules at
- aliosmanulusoy.com
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Ankara Söğütözü to Samsun
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺600–850
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Merzifon to Samsun
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺290–410
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Kayaş Çalışkan to Samsun bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺600–850
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Ordu bus station to Akbulut rest station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺290–400
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Akbulut rest station to Samsun bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺240–340
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 577 99 99
- [email protected]
- Website
- varan.com.tr
Bus from Ankara Söğütözü to Samsun
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,200
- Schedules at
- varan.com.tr
Bus from Merzifon to Samsun
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺410–600
- Schedules at
- varan.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Ankara Söğütözü to Samsun
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,600
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺1,100–1,600
Bus from Merzifon to Samsun
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺550–800
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺550–800
Bus from Çarşamba to Samsun
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺440–650
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺440–650
- Phone
- 0462 325 22 83
- Website
- kanberoglu.com.tr
Bus from Ankara Söğütözü to Samsun
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- kanberoglu.com.tr
- Phone
- (495) 796 19 58
- [email protected]
- Website
- hasturizm.com.tr
Bus from Merzifon to Samsun
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺340–440
- Website
- https://www.hasturizm.com.tr/eng/
Bus from Çarşamba to Samsun
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺260–340
- Website
- https://www.hasturizm.com.tr/eng/
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More Questions & Answers
Ankara to Samsun bus services, operated by Ali Osman ULUSOY, arrive at Samsun station.
Ankara to Samsun train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Yildizeli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ankara to Samsun is 403 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Ankara to Samsun.
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