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

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There are 12 ways to get from Samsun to Istanbul by bus, train, rideshare, plane, or car

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  1. Bus via Alibeyköy

    best
    1. Take the bus from Samsun to Alibeyköybus bus
    8h 41m
    ₺1,747–2,418

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Samsun to Istanbul Otogaribus bus
    12h 44m
    ₺600–2,500

  3. 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

  4. Rideshare

    1. Take the rideshare from Samsun to İstanbulrideshare rideshare 722.7 km
    10h 27m
    ₺1,006

  5. 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
    ₺2,404–5,559

  6. Bus via Karabük

    1. Take the bus from Samsun bus station to Safranbolu bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK5517
    2. Take the bus from Safranbolu bus station to İstanbul Alibeyköy bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK3495 / ...
    14h 28m
    ₺1,262–2,978

  7. Drive  723.6 km

    1. Drive from Samsun to Istanbulcar car 723.6 km
    8h 39m
    ₺4,213–6,085

  8. 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 18m
    ₺12,201–14,236

  9. Bus to Amasya, fly to Istanbul

    1. Take the bus from Samsun to Merzifonbus bus
    2. Fly from Amasya (MZH) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane MZH - IST
    5h 18m
    ₺9,817–25,593

  10. 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 48m
    ₺2,297–7,753

  11. Bus to Ordu - Giresun Airport, fly to Istanbul

    1. Take the bus from Samsun bus station to Ordu bus stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Ordu - Giresun Airport (OGU) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane OGU - IST
    7h 46m
    ₺11,294–32,230

  12. 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 44m
    ₺10,845–26,243

Samsun to Istanbul by bus

Calendar105Weekly Buses
Duration12h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket₺600Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 747.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 41m

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

Metro Turizm operates a bus from Samsun to Alibeyköy once daily. Tickets cost ₺1,700–2,400 and the journey takes 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Samsun to Yenikapi via Yildizeli and Söğütlüçeşme in around 15h 13m.

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