How to get from Ankara to Samsun
- 334 km as the crow flies
- 29 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
5h
direct
Bus
€12
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Ankara to Samsun. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 334 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
334 km
Ankara to Samsun: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Ankara → Samsunbus
Metro Turizm·5h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Ankara to Samsun
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
Departures from Ankara to Samsun
FlixBus runs 29 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:30 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 29 | 00:30 | 23:59 |
| Metro Turizmbus | 10 | 01:30 | 22:30 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Metro Turizm; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Ankara to Samsun works
Start with a Metro Turizm bus from Ankara to Samsun, about 5h. In total it's roughly €12 over 5h, direct, no transfers.
Ankara to Samsun: common questions
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Samsun?
The most useful route takes about 5h by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Ankara to Samsun?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:30 and the last at 23:59, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Ankara to Samsun?
29 a day with FlixBus, between 00:30 and 23:59.
How far is Samsun from Ankara?
About 334 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Ankara to Samsun cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €12. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Ankara to Samsun?
On this route you travel with Metro Turizm.
Can you get from Ankara to Samsun without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 5h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara to Samsun?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Metro Turizm
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026