There are 12 ways to get from Samsun to İzmit by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Samsun bus station to Kocaeli bus stationbus FlixBus KK5508B / ...
8h 25m₺500–2,200Train
- Take the train from Samsun to Yıldızelitrain Samsun Sivas Hattı
- Take the train from Yildizeli to Izmittrain Yht
13h 24m₺1,725–2,485Drive 630.1 km
- Drive from Samsun to İzmitcar 630.1 km
7h 46m₺3,604–5,206Bus to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
- Take the bus from Samsun to Çarşambabus
- Fly from Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF) to Istanbul (IST)plane SZF - IST
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to İzmitbus
6h 52mBus via Havza
- Take the bus from Samsun to Havzabus
- Take the bus from Havza to Adapazarıbus
- Take the bus from Sakarya bus station to Kocaeli bus stationbus
8h 30m₺1,545–3,400Bus, train
- Take the bus from Samsun to Ankarabus
- Take the train from Ankara to Izmittrain Yht / ...
10h 44m₺923–2,499Bus via Karabük
- Take the bus from Samsun bus station to Safranbolu bus stationbus FlixBus KK5517
- Take the bus from Safranbolu bus station to Kocaeli bus stationbus FlixBus KK3422 / ...
11h 30m₺1,144–1,828Bus to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Samsun to Çarşambabus
- Fly from Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SZF - SAW
- Take the train from Istanbul Pendik to Izmittrain
7h 10m₺2,364–5,882Bus to Amasya, fly to Istanbul, bus
- Take the bus from Samsun to Merzifonbus
- Fly from Amasya (MZH) to Istanbul (IST)plane MZH - IST
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to İzmitbus
6h 57mBus to Ordu - Giresun Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Samsun bus station to Ordu bus stationbus
- Fly from Ordu - Giresun Airport (OGU) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane OGU - SAW
- Take the train from Istanbul Pendik to Izmittrain
9h 38m₺4,057–19,376Bus to Amasya, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Samsun to Merzifonbus
- Fly from Amasya (MZH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane MZH - SAW
- Take the train from Istanbul Pendik to Izmittrain
7h 5m₺2,980–15,739Bus to Sivas Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Samsun to Sivasbus
- Fly from Sivas Airport (VAS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane VAS - SAW
- Take the train from Istanbul Pendik to Izmittrain
12h 18m₺3,823–9,351
Samsun to İzmit by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Samsun to İzmit is to bus which costs 500 ₺ - 2.200 ₺ and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Samsun to İzmit is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 5m and costs 2.900 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Samsun bus station station and arriving at Kocaeli bus station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Samsun to İzmit. However, there are services departing from Samsun and arriving at Izmit via Yildizeli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.
The distance between Samsun and İzmit is 637 km. The road distance is 630.1 km.
The best way to get from Samsun to İzmit without a car is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs 500 ₺ - 2.200 ₺.
The bus from Samsun bus station to Kocaeli bus station takes 8h 25m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Samsun to İzmit bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from Samsun bus station.
Samsun to İzmit train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Samsun station.
The best way to get from Samsun to İzmit is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs 500 ₺ - 2.200 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1.700 ₺ - 2.500 ₺ and takes 13h 24m.
What companies run services between Samsun, Turkey and İzmit, Turkey?
Kamil Koç operates a bus from Samsun bus station to Kocaeli bus station every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₺850–1,200 and the journey takes 8h 25m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Samsun to Izmit via Yildizeli in around 13h 24m.
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Samsun-Çarşamba Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,100–5,000
Flights from Samsun-Çarşamba Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,100–5,000
Flights from Ordu - Giresun Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,700–18,000
Flights from Ordu - Giresun Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,800–18,000
Flights from Sivas Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,600–7,500
- 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 Izmit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–1,900
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ankara to Izmit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺550–950
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul Pendik to Izmit
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺120–170
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul Pendik to Izmit
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺120–170
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul Pendik to Izmit
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺120–170
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul Pendik to Izmit
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺120–170
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Samsun bus station to Kocaeli bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,200
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Sakarya bus station to Kocaeli bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺230–320
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Samsun to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺600–900
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Samsun bus station to Safranbolu bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺600–900
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Safranbolu bus station to Kocaeli bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺500–750
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Samsun to Merzifon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺290–410
- 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
Bus from Samsun to Merzifon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺290–410
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
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More Questions & Answers
Samsun to İzmit bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at Kocaeli bus station.
Samsun to İzmit train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Yıldızeli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Samsun to İzmit is 630 km. It takes approximately 7h 46m to drive from Samsun to İzmit.
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