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There are 9 ways to get from Samsun to Athens by bus, plane, car, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Samsun to Çarşambabus bus
    2. Fly from Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane SZF - ATH
    8h 26m
    €77–287

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Samsun to Alibeyköybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athensbus bus
    24h 59m
    €112–165

  3. Drive 1,786 km

    1. Drive from Samsun to Athenscar car 1,786 km
    20h 8m
    €326–470

  4. Bus to Amasya, fly

    1. Take the bus from Samsun to Merzifonbus bus
    2. Fly from Amasya (MZH) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane MZH - ATH
    10h 41m
    €87–328

  5. Bus to Sinop Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Samsun to Sinopbus bus
    2. Fly from Sinop Airport (NOP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane NOP - ATH
    8h 38m
    €121–295

  6. Bus to Ordu - Giresun Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Samsun bus station to Ordu bus stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Ordu - Giresun Airport (OGU) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane OGU - ATH
    11h 24m
    €108–355

  7. Train to Tokat, fly

    1. Take the train from Samsun to Turhaltrain train
    2. Fly from Tokat (TJK) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane TJK - ATH
    11h 38m
    €170–522

  8. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Samsun to Çeşmebus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Cesme to Chiosferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Chios to Port of Piraeusferry ferry Hsw
    27h 30m
    €90–140

  9. Bus, ferry via İzmir

    1. Take the bus from Samsun bus station to İzmir Otogar Tesisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from İzmir Otogar Tesis to Çeşme bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Cesme to Chiosferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Chios to Port of Piraeusferry ferry Hsw
    27h 40m
    €102–144

Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,230.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Samsun, Turkey and Athens, Greece?

You can take a bus from Samsun to Athens via Alibeyköy, Alibeyköy, Karagümrük, and Istanbul in around 24h 59m.

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