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How to get fromİzmir to Samsunby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from İzmir to Samsun by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF)plane plane ADB - SZF
    2. Take the bus from Çarşamba to Samsunbus bus
    5h 30m
    ₺2,664–14,745

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Izmir Otogar to Samsunbus bus
    14h 30m
    ₺800–2,600

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Izmir Basmane to Eskişehirtrain train
    2. Take the train from Eskişehir to Yildizelitrain train Yht
    3. Take the train from Yıldızeli to Samsuntrain train
    23h 8m
    ₺2,079–2,999

  4. Drive  985.3 km

    1. Drive from İzmir to Samsuncar car 985.3 km
    12h 16m
    ₺7,159–10,340

  5. Fly to Ordu - Giresun Airport, bus

    1. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Ordu - Giresun Airport (OGU)plane plane ADB - OGU
    2. Take the bus from Ordu bus station to Samsun bus stationbus bus
    7h 11m
    ₺3,148–17,190

  6. Bus via Otogar Yeni

    1. Take the bus from İzmir Otogar Tesis to Samsun bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK5520 / ...
    15h 52m
    ₺1,200–1,700

İzmir to Samsun by bus

Calendar56Weekly Buses
Duration14h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₺800Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 943 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

Ali Osman ULUSOY operates a bus from Izmir Otogar to Samsun 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₺800–2,200 and the journey takes 14h 30m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Izmir Basmane to Samsun via Eskişehir and Yıldızeli in around 23h 8m.

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