Istanbul to Samsun bus with FlixBus

Wed, 05 Nov
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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Istanbul to Samsun

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£20

Average price

£20

Fastest journey

11 h 15 m

Average duration

11 h 31 m

Buses per day

17

Distance

619 km

Cheap tickets

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 £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.

Fast coaches

Of the 17 buses that leave Istanbul for Samsun every day 17 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 11 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 15 m .

The slowest buses will take 11 h 40 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.

FlixBusFlixBus
19:0012h30
Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)
07:30Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali
£201One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
12:3012h30
Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)
01:00Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali
£201One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
12:5012h10
İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı
01:00Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali
£201One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
21:2011h15
İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı
08:35Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali
£201One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
00:3012h30
Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)
13:00Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali
£201One-way
0 changes

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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Flight

£25

Average Price

Cheapest

£63

Average Price

11h 38m

Average total duration

11h 8m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 54m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 54m

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3h 0m

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Live departures

Istanbul to Samsun bus times

Showing buses for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 01:47
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)
12h10
00:10 Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:30 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı
11h40
00:10 Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus16:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)
12h30
04:30 Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus16:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı
12h10
04:30 Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus17:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)
12h00
05:00 Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus17:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı
11h40
05:00 Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus18:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)
11h35
05:35 Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus18:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı
11h15
05:35 Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus19:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)
11h45
06:45 Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus19:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı
11h25
06:45 Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus20:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)
12h05
08:05 Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus20:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı
11h45
08:05 Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus21:30 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)
12h30
10:00 Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus21:50 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı
12h10
10:00 Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali0 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.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

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

FlixBus

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FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
11h 40m
Cheapest Price
£22
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

Ali Osman ULUSOY

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
12h 0m
Cheapest Price
£16
Ali Osman ULUSOY frequency
1 a day

Kamil Koc

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
10h 30m
Cheapest Price
£16
Kamil Koc frequency
15 a day

FAQs: Istanbul to Samsun coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Istanbul to Samsun with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Istanbul to Samsun.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Istanbul to Samsun can start from as little as £13 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Istanbul to Samsun is £20; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The coach time between Istanbul and Samsun is on average 9 h 45 min   for the 383 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to Samsun from Istanbul by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Istanbul to Samsun leaves at 05: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Istanbul to Samsun leaves at 21: 45.
Take the Istanbul to Samsun coach with FlixBus. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the journey from Istanbul to Samsun as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

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.

The cheapest month for a coach from Istanbul to Samsun is November.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Samsun from Istanbul including taking a coach or flight.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Istanbul and Samsun

Istanbul
Samsun
The major coach station for departures in Istanbul is Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler) for your trip from Istanbul to Samsun.
Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler)WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
address
Address
Istanbul Buyuk Otogari, Esenler, Istanbul, Turkey
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
carConnection
Car connection
O-3 Otoyolu
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Terminal (in the station)
  • Kebab Express (0.2 km)
  • Simit Sarayı (0.3 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler)
  • Metro: M1A Bus: 83O, 91E, 97G
İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep OtogarıWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
address
Address
Alibeykoy, Eyupsultan, Istanbul, Turkey
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
8 km
carConnection
Car connection
Çevre Yolu Caddesi
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Alibeyköy (in the station)
  • Kebab House (0.2 km)
  • Simit Sarayı (0.5 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı
  • Bus: 36CE, 49T, 49Z Metro: M7
Istanbul, Dudullu Giden Yolcu Terminali
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