Bus tickets Istanbul to Samsun from £20

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Which bus from Istanbul to Samsun is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Istanbul to Samsun. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Metro Turizm, FlixBus or Kamil Koc. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
from £22
tomorrow
from £20
Tuesday
from £20
Wednesday
from £20
Thursday
from £23
Friday
from £23
Saturday
from £23

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Golden Turizm
    15h 0m
    0
    18:00
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    09:00
    Samsun
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Golden Turizm
    Economy
    £22
  • Lüks Artvin Seyahat
    12h 15m
    0
    11:00
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    23:15
    Samsun
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Lüks Artvin Seyahat
    Economy
    £23
  • Yeni As Bafra Turizm
    14h 0m
    0
    20:30
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    10:30
    Samsun
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Yeni As Bafra Turizm
    Economy
    £24
  • Kamil Koc
    12h 30m
    0
    00:30
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    13:00
    Samsun
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Kamil Koc
    Economy
    £25
  • Metro Turizm
    11h 55m
    0
    11:00
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    22:55
    Samsun
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    £25

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Metro Turizm
    11h 55m
    0
    11:00
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    22:55
    Samsun
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    £20
  • Metro Turizm
    12h 0m
    0
    14:00
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    02:00
    Samsun
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    £20
  • Lüks Artvin Seyahat
    12h 15m
    0
    11:00
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    23:15
    Samsun
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Lüks Artvin Seyahat
    Economy
    £23
  • Lüks Artvin Seyahat
    12h 15m
    0
    13:00
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    01:15
    Samsun
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Lüks Artvin Seyahat
    Economy
    £23
  • Kamil Koc
    12h 30m
    0
    00:30
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    13:00
    Samsun
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Kamil Koc
    Economy
    £25

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Metro Turizm
    9h 45m
    0
    00:45
    Istanbul
    Samandira Coach Station
    10:30
    Samsun
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    £20
  • Lüks Artvin Seyahat
    12h 15m
    0
    11:00
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    23:15
    Samsun
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Lüks Artvin Seyahat
    Economy
    £23
  • Yeni As Bafra Turizm
    14h 0m
    0
    20:30
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    10:30
    Samsun
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Yeni As Bafra Turizm
    Economy
    £24
  • Kamil Koc
    12h 30m
    0
    00:30
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    13:00
    Samsun
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Kamil Koc
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    12h 30m
    0
    00:30
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    13:00
    Samsun
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Metro Turizm
    11h 55m
    0
    11:00
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    22:55
    Samsun
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    £20
  • Metro Turizm
    12h 0m
    0
    14:00
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    02:00
    Samsun
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    £20
  • Lüks Artvin Seyahat
    12h 15m
    0
    11:00
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    23:15
    Samsun
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Lüks Artvin Seyahat
    Economy
    £23
  • Lüks Artvin Seyahat
    12h 15m
    0
    13:00
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    01:15
    Samsun
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Lüks Artvin Seyahat
    Economy
    £23
  • Kamil Koc
    12h 30m
    0
    00:30
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    13:00
    Samsun
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Kamil Koc
    Economy
    £25
  • Did you know that if you travel from Istanbul to Samsun via Ankara, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • 12Go Asia
      15h 0m
      0
      14:00
      Istanbul
      Harem central bus station
      21:00
      Ankara
      Central Coach Station
      0
      12Go Asia
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 2h 0m
    • Busbud
      6h 0m
      0
      23:00
      Ankara
      Central Coach Station
      05:00
      Samsun
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £10
    Travel time is 3h 5m longer, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Lüks Artvin Seyahat
    12h 15m
    0
    11:00
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    23:15
    Samsun
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Lüks Artvin Seyahat
    Economy
    £23
  • Lüks Artvin Seyahat
    12h 15m
    0
    13:00
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    01:15
    Samsun
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Lüks Artvin Seyahat
    Economy
    £23
  • Kamil Koc
    12h 30m
    0
    00:30
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    13:00
    Samsun
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Kamil Koc
    Economy
    £25
  • Kamil Koc
    12h 50m
    0
    08:30
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    21:20
    Samsun
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Kamil Koc
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    12h 30m
    0
    00:30
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    13:00
    Samsun
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • Did you know that if you travel from Istanbul to Samsun via Ankara, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • 12Go Asia
      15h 0m
      0
      14:00
      Istanbul
      Harem central bus station
      21:00
      Ankara
      Central Coach Station
      0
      12Go Asia
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 2h 0m
    • Busbud
      6h 0m
      0
      23:00
      Ankara
      Central Coach Station
      05:00
      Samsun
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £10
    Travel time is 2h 45m longer, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Lüks Artvin Seyahat
    12h 15m
    0
    11:00
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    23:15
    Samsun
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Lüks Artvin Seyahat
    Economy
    £23
  • Lüks Artvin Seyahat
    12h 15m
    0
    13:00
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    01:15
    Samsun
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Lüks Artvin Seyahat
    Economy
    £23
  • Kamil Koc
    12h 30m
    0
    00:30
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    13:00
    Samsun
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Kamil Koc
    Economy
    £25
  • Kamil Koc
    12h 50m
    0
    08:30
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    21:20
    Samsun
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Kamil Koc
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    12h 30m
    0
    00:30
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    13:00
    Samsun
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • Did you know that if you travel from Istanbul to Samsun via Ankara, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • 12Go Asia
      15h 0m
      0
      14:00
      Istanbul
      Harem central bus station
      21:00
      Ankara
      Central Coach Station
      0
      12Go Asia
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 2h 0m
    • Busbud
      6h 0m
      0
      23:00
      Ankara
      Central Coach Station
      05:00
      Samsun
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £10
    Travel time is 2h 45m longer, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Lüks Artvin Seyahat
    12h 15m
    0
    11:00
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    23:15
    Samsun
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Lüks Artvin Seyahat
    Economy
    £23
  • Lüks Artvin Seyahat
    12h 15m
    0
    13:00
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    01:15
    Samsun
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Lüks Artvin Seyahat
    Economy
    £23
  • Kamil Koc
    12h 30m
    0
    00:30
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    13:00
    Samsun
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Kamil Koc
    Economy
    £25
  • Kamil Koc
    12h 50m
    0
    08:30
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    21:20
    Samsun
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Kamil Koc
    Economy
    £25
  • Metro Turizm
    11h 55m
    0
    11:00
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    22:55
    Samsun
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    £25
  • Did you know that if you travel from Istanbul to Samsun via Ankara, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • 12Go Asia
      15h 0m
      0
      14:00
      Istanbul
      Harem central bus station
      21:00
      Ankara
      Central Coach Station
      0
      12Go Asia
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 2h 0m
    • Busbud
      6h 0m
      0
      23:00
      Ankara
      Central Coach Station
      05:00
      Samsun
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £10
    Travel time is 3h 5m longer, but you will save £5

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Istanbul and Samsun?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Istanbul to Samsun. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 98 daily coaches from Istanbul to Samsun. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 57 daily coaches between Istanbul and Samsun.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 266 coaches from Istanbul to Samsun, while Night sees the fewest connections between Istanbul and Samsun, with 32 offers.

All facts for Istanbul to Samsun bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Metro Turizm, FlixBus and Kamil Koc that travel daily 65 times by bus from Istanbul to Samsun in one click. Book your Istanbul to Samsun bus ticket starting from £20!

Cheapest Bus £20
Fastest Bus 9h 1m
Earliest Coach 00:30
Latest Coach 23:50
Daily Bus Connections 65 Ø
Distance 616.8 km
Coach Companies Metro Turizm, FlixBus, Kamil Koc, Lüks Artvin Seyahat, Varan Turizm, Ali Osman Ulusoy, Görele Seyahat, Sema Turizm, Yeni As Bafra Turizm, Sahil Seyahat and 4 more.

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Istanbul to Samsun?

Every day, 65 buses from 14 coach companies leave Istanbul for Samsun. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 23/06/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 16/06
Tuesday 17/06
Wednesday 18/06
Thursday 19/06
Friday 20/06
Saturday 21/06
Sunday 22/06
£15
Monday 23/06
£24
Tuesday 24/06
£24
Wednesday 25/06
£13
Thursday 26/06
£13
Friday 27/06
£24
Saturday 28/06
£24
Sunday 29/06
£13
Monday 30/06
£24
Tuesday 01/07
£24
Wednesday 02/07
£13
Thursday 03/07
£13
Friday 04/07
£13
Saturday 05/07
£24
Sunday 06/07
£13
Monday 07/07
£24
Tuesday 08/07
£13
Wednesday 09/07
£23
Thursday 10/07
£24
Friday 11/07
£16
Saturday 12/07
£13
Sunday 13/07

The cheapest time to travel from Istanbul to Samsun

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Istanbul to Samsun, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £20, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Istanbul to Samsun. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £23.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Istanbul to Samsun, with £20. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £20.

How to save money travelling from Istanbul to Samsun

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Istanbul to Samsun in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Istanbul to Samsun, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Istanbul to Samsun are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

All bus stations and stops in Istanbul and Samsun

Here is a map with all coach stations in Istanbul and Samsun. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Istanbul to Samsun? Compare all modes of transports from Istanbul to Samsun.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Istanbul to Samsun

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Istanbul to Samsun. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Istanbul to Samsun bus

How much does a Istanbul Samsun coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Istanbul Samsun bus trip is available from £20 and takes 11h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Istanbul to Samsun?

This connection is offered by 14 companies with ticket prices ranging from £20 to £31. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Samsun.

How many connections are available for the Istanbul Samsun route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Istanbul to Samsun is offered by roughly 65 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Samsun from Istanbul take?

The quickest coach from Istanbul to Samsun is provided by Metro Turizm and takes 9h 1m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £20. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Istanbul to Samsun?

The earliest bus to Samsun departs from Istanbul at 00:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Istanbul to Samsun?

The latest bus to Samsun departs from Istanbul at 23:50. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Istanbul Samsun route?

Passengers looking to travel from Istanbul to Samsun can travel with Metro Turizm, FlixBus and Kamil Koc. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Samsun?

You can check all the direct connections between Istanbul and Samsun by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Metro Turizm, FlixBus and Kamil Koc.

What can I take with me on the bus to Samsun from Istanbul?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Istanbul Samsun bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Istanbul Samsun bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Istanbul to Samsun on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Istanbul to Samsun

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Istanbul and to Samsun

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Istanbul and to Samsun. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!
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