Istanbul to Samsun by train
Travelling from Istanbul to Samsun by train takes about 11h 25m, run by TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., FlixBus. A quicker option we found is bus, at 10h 40m. The train is still the cheapest.
Recommended route
$59
11h 25m·1 transfer
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
The journey, step by step
- 1trainIstanbul → Ankara
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. - 2busAnkara → Samsun
FlixBus
train or bus?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| train | $59 | 11h 25m | 1 transfer |
| Recommended | $69 | 10h 40m | direct |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Istanbul to Samsun by train: common questions
How long does Istanbul to Samsun take by train?
About 11h 25m, 1 transfer.
How much is a train ticket from Istanbul to Samsun?
The best price in our latest check was $59. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the train from Istanbul to Samsun?
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., FlixBus. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the train or the bus better?
The bus is faster at 10h 40m. The train wins on price.
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