There are 6 ways to get from Samsun to Ankara by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus via Kayaş Çalışkan
best- Take the bus from Samsun bus station to Kayaş Çalışkanbus FlixBus KK5520 / ...
5h 57m₺650–889Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Samsun to Kayasbus
6h₺402–524Train
- Take the train from Samsun to Yıldızelitrain Samsun Sivas Hattı
- Take the train from Yildizeli to Ankaratrain Yht
10h 34m₺1,125–1,685Drive 405.5 km
- Drive from Samsun to Ankaracar 405.5 km
5h 32m₺2,315–3,344Bus to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Samsun to Çarşambabus
- Fly from Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane SZF - ESB
4h 31m₺2,547–12,782Bus to Ordu - Giresun Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Samsun bus station to Ordu bus stationbus
- Fly from Ordu - Giresun Airport (OGU) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane OGU - ESB
6h 59m₺3,340–8,276
Samsun to Ankara by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Samsun to Ankara is to bus which costs 400 ₺ - 550 ₺ and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Samsun to Ankara is to bus and fly which takes 4h 31m and costs 2.500 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Samsun station to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Samsun bus station and arriving at Kayaş Çalışkan via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Samsun to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Samsun and arriving at Ankara via Yildizeli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.
The distance between Samsun and Ankara is 405 km. The road distance is 405.5 km.
The best way to get from Samsun to Ankara without a car is to bus via Kayaş Çalışkan which takes 5h 57m and costs 650 ₺ - 900 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Samsun to Ankara, including transfers.
Samsun to Ankara bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from Samsun bus station.
Samsun to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Samsun station.
The best way to get from Samsun to Ankara is to bus via Kayaş Çalışkan which takes 5h 57m and costs 650 ₺ - 900 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.700 ₺ and takes 10h 34m.
What companies run services between Samsun, Turkey and Ankara, Turkey?
Kamil Koç operates a bus from Samsun bus station to Kayaş Çalışkan every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₺600–850 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Samsun to Ankara via Yildizeli in around 10h 34m.
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Samsun-Çarşamba Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,300–12,000
Flights from Ordu - Giresun Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,000–7,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Samsun to Yıldızeli
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺420–600
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Yildizeli to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Samsun bus station to Kayaş Çalışkan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺600–850
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Samsun bus station to Ordu bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺360–500
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
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More Questions & Answers
Samsun to Ankara bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at Kayaş Çalışkan station.
Samsun to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Yıldızeli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Samsun to Ankara is 405 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Samsun to Ankara.
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