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How to get fromAnkara to Samsunby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Ankara to Samsun by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Ankara Söğütözü to Samsunbus bus
    6h 12m
    ₺370–1,600

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Ankara to Yildizelitrain train Yht
    2. Take the train from Yıldızeli to Samsuntrain train Samsun Sivas Hattı
    10h 18m
    ₺1,171–2,012

  3. Drive  403.1 km

    1. Drive from Ankara to Samsuncar car 403.1 km
    5h 28m
    ₺2,301–3,323

  4. Fly to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF)plane plane ESB - SZF
    2. Take the bus from Çarşamba to Samsunbus bus
    5h 22m
    ₺2,044–9,325

  5. Bus via Kayaş Çalışkan

    1. Take the bus from Kayaş Çalışkan to Samsun bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK5528B / ...
    7h 2m
    ₺647–915

  6. Fly to Amasya, bus

    1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Amasya (MZH)plane plane ESB - MZH
    2. Take the bus from Merzifon to Samsunbus bus
    7h 5m
    ₺3,360–16,680

  7. Fly to Ordu - Giresun Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Ordu - Giresun Airport (OGU)plane plane ESB - OGU
    2. Take the bus from Ordu bus station to Zorlupark Söğütlü rest stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Zorlupark Söğütlü rest station to Samsun bus stationbus bus
    7h 8m
    ₺3,688–7,910

Ankara to Samsun by bus

Calendar292Weekly Buses
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket₺370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 415.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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.

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