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How to get fromIstanbul Esenler Otogari to Samsunby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Samsun by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Istanbul to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF)plane plane IST - SZF
    2. Take the bus from Çarşamba to Samsunbus bus
    6h 15m
    ₺8,240–22,821

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Samsun bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK5519B / ...
    11h 25m
    ₺600–2,500

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Yildizelitrain train Yht
    2. Take the train from Yıldızeli to Samsuntrain train Samsun Sivas Hattı
    16h 15m
    ₺1,877–2,662

  4. Drive 735.3 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Samsuncar car 735.3 km
    8h 47m
    ₺4,133–5,970

  5. Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF)plane plane SAW - SZF
    3. Take the bus from Çarşamba to Samsunbus bus
    6h 34m
    ₺2,343–5,644

  6. Fly Istanbul to Amasya, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Amasya (MZH)plane plane IST - MZH
    2. Take the bus from Merzifon to Samsunbus bus
    5h 15m
    ₺9,626–24,376

  7. Fly Istanbul to Ordu - Giresun Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ordu - Giresun Airport (OGU)plane plane IST - OGU
    2. Take the bus from Ordu bus station to Akbulut rest stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Akbulut rest station to Samsun bus stationbus bus
    7h 32m
    ₺9,184–23,916

  8. Fly Istanbul to Sinop Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sinop Airport (NOP)plane plane IST - NOP
    2. Take the bus from Sinop bus station to Samsun bus stationbus bus
    6h 59m
    ₺12,826–13,686

  9. Fly Istanbul to Tokat, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tokat (TJK)plane plane IST - TJK
    2. Take the train from Turhal to Samsuntrain train
    9h 28m
    ₺19,236–49,586

  10. Bus via İstanbul Dudullu

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Samsunbus bus
    11h 50m
    ₺850–2,247

Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Samsun by bus

Calendar257Weekly Buses
Duration11h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket₺600Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 766.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Istanbul Esenler Otogari, Turkey and Samsun, Turkey?

Kamil Koç operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Samsun bus station hourly. Tickets cost ₺950–1,400 and the journey takes 11h 25m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Esenler Otogar to Samsun via Yenikapi, Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme, and Yıldızeli in around 16h 15m.

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