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How to get fromSamsun to Istanbulby bus, train, rideshare, plane, or car

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Samsun to Istanbul Otogaribus bus
    8h 18m
    ₺600–2,400

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Samsun to Yıldızelitrain train Samsun Sivas Hattı
    2. Take the train from Yildizeli to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain train Yht
    15h 13m
    ₺1,839–2,605

  3. Rideshare

    1. Take the rideshare from Samsun to İstanbulrideshare rideshare 722.7 km
    10h 27m
    ₺1,000

  4. Bus to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport, fly to Istanbul

    1. Take the bus from Samsun to Çarşambabus bus
    2. Fly from Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane SZF - IST
    5h 8m
    ₺12,201–14,236

  5. Drive  723.6 km

    1. Drive from Samsun to Istanbulcar car 723.6 km
    8h 39m
    ₺4,170–6,023

  6. Bus to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro

    1. Take the bus from Samsun to Çarşambabus bus
    2. Fly from Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane SZF - SAW
    3. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain train
    5h 25m
    ₺2,904–6,759

  7. Bus to Amasya, fly to Istanbul

    1. Take the bus from Samsun bus station to Merzifon bus stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Amasya (MZH) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane MZH - IST
    5h 3m
    ₺9,817–25,592

  8. Bus to Sinop Airport, fly to Istanbul

    1. Take the bus from Samsun to Sinopbus bus
    2. Fly from Sinop Airport (NOP) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane NOP - IST
    5h 10m
    ₺13,175–15,216

  9. Bus to Ordu - Giresun Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Samsun bus station to Ordu bus stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Ordu - Giresun Airport (OGU) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane OGU - SAW
    7h 23m
    ₺3,995–20,249

  10. Train to Tokat, fly to Istanbul

    1. Take the train from Samsun to Turhaltrain train
    2. Fly from Tokat (TJK) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane TJK - IST
    8h 34m
    ₺10,845–26,243

Samsun to Istanbul by bus

Calendar112Weekly Buses
Duration8h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket₺600Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 745.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 18m

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

Metro Turizm operates a bus from Samsun to Istanbul Otogari 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,700–2,400 and the journey takes 8h 18m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Samsun to Yenikapi via Yildizeli and Söğütlüçeşme in around 15h 13m.

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