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

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There are 6 ways to get from Kars to Samsun by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kars bus station to Samsun bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0169
    14h 54m
    ₺1,000–1,500

  2. Bus via Trabzon

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kars to Rizebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rize to Trabzonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Trabzon to Samsunbus bus
    14h 56m
    ₺444–2,900

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kars to Sivastrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Sivas to Samsuntrain train Re
    23h 54m
    ₺1,422–1,988

  4. Drive 743.3 km

    1. Drive from Kars to Samsuncar car 743.3 km
    10h 30m
    ₺4,149–5,992

  5. Fly to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kars Airport (KSY) to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF)plane plane KSY - SZF
    2. Take the bus from Çarşamba to Samsunbus bus
    9h 5m
    ₺5,291–23,904

  6. Fly to Ordu - Giresun Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kars Airport (KSY) to Ordu - Giresun Airport (OGU)plane plane KSY - 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
    12h 45m
    ₺6,235–26,989

Kars to Samsun by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,000Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 846.8 km
  • Duration: 14h 54m

What companies run services between Kars, Turkey and Samsun, Turkey?

Kamil Koç operates a bus from Kars bus station to Samsun bus station once daily. Tickets cost ₺1,000–1,500 and the journey takes 14h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kars to Samsun via Sivas in around 23h 54m.

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