- Must visit
Bandırma Vapur Müzesi
Museum focused on the War of Independence and Atatürk’s arrival in Samsun, with dioramas and exhibits explaining a key moment in Turkish history.
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£14
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£14
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
6 h 45 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
6 h 45 m
Buses on 19 Sept
1
Distance
286 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Trabzon to Samsun is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trabzon to Samsun will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 1 buses from Trabzon to Samsun, including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 286 km distance in an average of 6 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 45 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.


Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Trabzon to Samsun among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, while a flight costs an average of £372.
Distance: 286 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£11 Average Price Cheapest | £372 Average Price | £31 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 57m Average total duration 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Trabzon to Samsun:
A coach is £360 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trabzon to Samsun costing on average £372.
Other travel options to Samsun take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 27m.
Tickets start at around £11 compared to roughly £31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £20. The journey takes 6h 27m versus 4h 28m 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.
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.
The table below shows live departures for Trabzon to Samsun coaches for tomorrow, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:00 Trabzon | 6h45 | 17:45 Samsun | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Trabzon to Samsun run on average 21 times per day, taking around 6h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 21 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 286 km distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 286 km |
Average bus duration 6h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 21 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 0:15 |
Last bus 23:45 |
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Most Trabzon to Samsun buses use the Trabzon, Yeni Otobüs terminali to Samsun, Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali station pair. Use this guide to compare Trabzon and Samsun bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Trabzon, Yeni Otobüs terminali is 2 km from Trabzon city centre. Public transport options include:
Trabzon, Yeni Otobüs terminali has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several small eateries available
Wi-Fi is available at Trabzon, Yeni Otobüs terminali. ATMs are aTM machines available at the station.
Ticket office support is available at Trabzon, Yeni Otobüs terminali.
Available at Trabzon, Yeni Otobüs terminali: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trabzon, Yeni Otobüs terminali: Wheelchair access available.
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.