How to get from Samsun to Istanbul
- 617 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 6h 45m
- 16 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
6h 42m
1 transfer
Bus + Flight
€71
Cheapest
6h 45m
direct
Bus
€27
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 28 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Samsun to Istanbul. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 45m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 617 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
617 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €29Checked Sep 30 | 6h 42mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €27Reading date not recorded | 6h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€29Checked Sep 306h 42m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€27Reading date not recorded6h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Samsun to Istanbul: 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.
- 1Samsun → İstanbul Dudullubus
Metro Turizm·6h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Samsun to Istanbul
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
October 2026
€33Departures from Samsun to Istanbul
FlixBus runs 16 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:00 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 16 | 01:00 | 23:59 |
| Metro Turizmbus | 24 | — | — |
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 TurizmSamsun-İstanbul DudulluBook →Regional connectionSamsun-Amasya Merzifon AirportBook →
Turkish AirlinesAmasya Merzifon Airport-Istanbul AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, Regional connection, Turkish Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Samsun to Istanbul works
Start with a Metro Turizm bus from Samsun to İstanbul Dudullu, about 6h 45m. In total it's roughly €27 over 6h 45m, direct, no transfers.
Samsun to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Samsun to Istanbul?
The most useful route takes about 6h 45m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Samsun to Istanbul?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:00 and the last at 23:59, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Samsun to Istanbul?
16 a day with FlixBus, between 01:00 and 23:59.
How far is Istanbul from Samsun?
About 617 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Samsun to Istanbul cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €27. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Samsun to Istanbul?
On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, Regional connection, Turkish Airlines.
Can you get from Samsun to Istanbul without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 6h 45m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Samsun to Istanbul?
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: 28 Sep 2026