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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Samsun to Istanbul
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
11 h 10 m
Average duration
11 h 26 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
619 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Samsun to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Samsun to Istanbul will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £24.
Of the 10 buses that leave Samsun for Istanbul every day 10 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 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 10 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.
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Travel Information
Compare coach and flight for Samsun to Istanbul
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Samsun to Istanbul among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a flight costs an average of £28.
Distance: 619 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£26 Average Price Cheapest | £70 Average Price |
11h 25m Average total duration 10h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Samsun to Istanbul bus times
The table below shows live departures for Samsun to Istanbul coaches for today, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:00 Samsun | 11h55 | 04:55 Istanbul | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:35 Samsun | 12h45 | 06:20 Istanbul | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 22:00 Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali | 11h35 | 09:35 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 22:00 Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali | 11h15 | 09:15 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Samsun to Istanbul
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Buses from Samsun to Istanbul run on average 21 times per day, taking around 10h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
There are 21 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 619 km distance in 10h 10m.
Distance 619 km |
Average bus duration 10h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 21 |
Fastest bus 10h 10m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Ali Osman ULUSOY, Kamil Koc from Samsun to IstanbulYou can travel by bus between Samsun to Istanbul with FlixBus, Ali Osman ULUSOY, Kamil Koc for as low as £20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Samsun to Istanbul coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Samsun to Istanbul 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 Istanbul, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Samsun, you have various coach station options to start your route from including 薩姆松, Samsun Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali and Samsun. When arriving in Istanbul, you can end your route in coach stations like Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler), İstanbul, Havalimanı (Tayakadın Terminal Cad. No: 1) and Istanbul, Esenler Otogarı (Metro Bulgaria).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from 薩姆松, Samsun Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali, which is located around 2.5 miles (4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler), located 4.8 miles (7.8 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Samsun and Istanbul
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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