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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Istanbul to Samsun
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
11 h 40 m
Average duration
12 h 16 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
619 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Istanbul to Samsun is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Istanbul to Samsun will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £24.
Of the 5 buses that leave Istanbul for Samsun every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 619 km distance in an average of 12 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 12 h 50 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.
Travel Information
Compare coach and flight for Istanbul to Samsun
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Istanbul to Samsun among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a flight costs an average of £29.
Distance: 619 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£24 Average Price Cheapest | £63 Average Price |
11h 38m Average total duration 11h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Istanbul to Samsun bus times
The table below shows live departures for Istanbul to Samsun coaches for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 09:30 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 12h30 | 22:00 Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 09:50 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 12h10 | 22:00 Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 15:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 11h30 | 02:30 Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 15:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 11h10 | 02:30 Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 16:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 12h30 | 04:30 Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 16:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 12h10 | 04:30 Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 17:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 12h00 | 05:00 Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 17:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 11h40 | 05:00 Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 18:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 11h35 | 05:35 Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 18:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 11h15 | 05:35 Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 19:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 11h45 | 06:45 Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 19:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 11h25 | 06:45 Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 12h15 | 08:15 Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 11h55 | 08:15 Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
| 05:30 Istanbul | 12h50 | 18:20 Samsun | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Istanbul to Samsun
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Buses from Istanbul to Samsun run on average 20 times per day, taking around 11h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 20 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 619 km distance in 11h 25m.
Distance 619 km |
Average bus duration 11h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 11h 25m |
First bus 00:20 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Ali Osman ULUSOY, Kamil Koc from Istanbul to SamsunYou can travel by bus between Istanbul to Samsun with FlixBus, Ali Osman ULUSOY, Kamil Koc for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Ali Osman ULUSOY
Kamil Koc
FAQs: Istanbul to Samsun coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Istanbul to Samsun by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Samsun, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Istanbul, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler), İstanbul, Havalimanı (Tayakadın Terminal Cad. No: 1) and Istanbul, Esenler Otogarı (Metro Bulgaria). When arriving in Samsun, you can end your journey in coach stations like 薩姆松, Samsun Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali and Samsun.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler), which is located around 4.8 miles (7.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at 薩姆松, Samsun Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali, located 2.5 miles (4 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Istanbul and Samsun
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Terminal (in the station)
- Kebab Express (0.2 km)
- Simit Sarayı (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: M1A Bus: 83O, 91E, 97G
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Alibeyköy (in the station)
- Kebab House (0.2 km)
- Simit Sarayı (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 36CE, 49T, 49Z Metro: M7
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