How to get from Istanbul to Çarşamba
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Istanbul to Çarşamba by price and travel time.
- 646 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 9h 30m
- 37 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
9h 30m
direct
Bus
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 14 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Çarşamba. The most useful door-to-door route takes 9h 30m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 646 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
646 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | No current fare | 3h 05m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | No current fare | 9h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- FlightNo current fare3h 05m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- BusNo current fare9h 30m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Çarşamba: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1İstanbul Dudullu → Çarşambabus
Metro Turizm·9h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Istanbul to Çarşamba
FlixBus runs 37 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:50 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 37 | 05:50 | 23:45 |
| Metro Turizmbus | 24 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 05:50
- 06:21
- 07:15
- 07:46
- 08:30
- 08:50
- 10:15
- 14:20
- 15:20
- 15:45
- 16:20
- 16:45
- 16:50
- 17:00
- 17:20
- 17:45
- 18:00
- 18:15
- 18:20
- 18:45
- 19:00
- 19:20
- 19:30
- 19:45
- 19:50
- 20:20
- 20:45
- 21:00
- 21:15
- 21:19
- 21:20
- 21:45
- 22:00
- 22:20
- 22:44
- 22:45
- 23:45
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
Metro Turizmİstanbul Dudullu-ÇarşambaBook →
Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Samsun-Çarşamba AirportSee live options and dates →Airport shuttle busSamsun-Çarşamba Airport-ÇarşambaBook →On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, Pegasus Airlines, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Çarşamba works
Start with a Metro Turizm bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Çarşamba, about 9h 30m.
Istanbul to Çarşamba: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Çarşamba?
The most useful route takes about 9h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Istanbul to Çarşamba?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 05:50 and the last at 23:45, from İstanbul Alibeyköy, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Istanbul to Çarşamba?
37 a day with FlixBus, between 05:50 and 23:45.
Which station does the bus from Istanbul to Çarşamba leave from?
İstanbul Alibeyköy with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Çarşamba from Istanbul?
About 646 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Istanbul to Çarşamba?
On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, Pegasus Airlines, Airport shuttle bus.
Can you get from Istanbul to Çarşamba without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 9h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Çarşamba?
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 a ticket for Istanbul to Çarşamba here?
We have not verified a bookable ticket for this route. A general search on 12Go lists what is on sale.
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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: 14 Oct 2026