- Must visit
Bandırma Gemi Müzesi ve Milli Mücadele Açık Hava Müzesi
Museum ship displaying the Bandırma ferry replica and exhibits on the start of the national struggle. A core stop for understanding Samsun’s modern history.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
CHF26
Average ticket price on Sep 19
CHF26
Fastest journey on Sep 19
11 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
11 h 16 m
Buses on Sep 19
18
Distance
619 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Istanbul to Samsun is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Istanbul to Samsun will cost around CHF26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF26.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 18 buses from Istanbul to Samsun, including 18 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 619 km distance in an average of 11 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 5 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 11 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Istanbul to Samsun among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF30 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF30, while a flight costs an average of CHF149.
Distance: 384 miles (619 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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CHF30 Average price Cheapest | CHF149 Average price | CHF97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 17m Average total duration 11h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Istanbul to Samsun:
A bus is CHF119 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Istanbul to Samsun costing on average CHF149.
Other travel options to Samsun take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 47m.
Tickets start at around CHF30 compared to roughly CHF97 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF68. The journey takes 11h 47m versus 7h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Ali Osman ULUSOY, Varan Turizm.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price CHF31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:01AM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 11h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:21AM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 11h24 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:31PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 12h49 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:51PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 12h29 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price CHF23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price CHF23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price CHF31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF26 |
The table below shows live departures for Istanbul to Samsun buses for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 8:30 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 12h50 | 9:20 PM Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:50 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 12h30 | 9:20 PM Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:01 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 11h44 | 10:45 PM Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:21 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 11h24 | 10:45 PM Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 12h00 | 5:00 AM Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 11h40 | 5:00 AM Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 11h25 | 5:25 AM Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 11h05 | 5:25 AM Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 12h30 | 7:30 AM Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 12h10 | 7:30 AM Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 11h45 | 7:45 AM Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 11h25 | 7:45 AM Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 11h35 | 8:35 AM Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 11h15 | 8:35 AM Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 11h30 | 9:30 AM Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 11h10 | 9:30 AM Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 12h30 | 11:30 AM Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 12h10 | 11:30 AM Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Istanbul to Samsun run on average 11 times per day, taking around 11h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at CHF20 if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 384 miles (619 km) distance in 10h 10m.
Distance 384 miles (619 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF20 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 10h 10m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Samsun — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Samsun trip today.
Museum ship displaying the Bandırma ferry replica and exhibits on the start of the national struggle. A core stop for understanding Samsun’s modern history.
Major archaeology and ethnography museum with finds from the Black Sea region, including ancient artifacts and local cultural objects.
Museum focused on Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s arrival in Samsun and the early independence period, with documents, photos, and period displays.
Long seafront promenade popular for walking, cycling, and sunset views over the Black Sea. It is a practical and scenic way to experience the city.
Hilltop recreation area with broad city and sea views, green spaces, and access to the Amisos tomb area. Popular with both visitors and locals.
Central city square tied to the start of modern Turkish history, with monuments, shops, and access to key museums and public spaces.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Istanbul to Samsun by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Samsun, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Istanbul to Samsun buses use the Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler) to Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali station pair. Use this guide to compare Istanbul and Samsun bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler) is 5 km from Istanbul city centre. Public transport options include:
Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Terminal (in the station), Kebab Express (0.2 km), Simit Sarayı (0.3 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler).
Available at Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler): Elevators, ramps.
İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı is 8 km from Istanbul city centre. Public transport options include:
İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Alibeyköy (in the station), Kebab House (0.2 km), Simit Sarayı (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı.
Available at İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı: Elevators, ramps.
Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali is 3 km from Samsun city centre. Public transport options include:
Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several eateries available within the premises.
Wi-Fi is available at Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali. ATMs are available at Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali.
Ticket office support is available at Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali.
Available at Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali: Accessible facilities for disabled individuals available.
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