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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
£18
tomorrow
£17
Friday
£17
Saturday
£17
Sunday
£17
Monday
£18
Tuesday
£14

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Lüks Artvin Seyahat 10h 30m 12:45 Istanbul Dudullu Coach Station 23:15 Samsun Central Bus Station  Basic £18
FlixBus 11h 5m 10:15 Istanbul Dudullu Coach Station 21:20 Samsun Central Bus Station  Economy £20
FlixBus 10h 45m 12:45 Istanbul Dudullu Coach Station 23:30 Samsun Central Bus Station  Economy £20
Lüks Artvin Seyahat 12h 15m 11:00 Istanbul Otogar Coach Station 23:15 Samsun Central Bus Station  Basic £20
Kamil Koc 12h 30m 11:00 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station 23:30 Samsun Central Bus Station  Economy £20

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Metro Turizm 10h 10m 12:45 Istanbul Samandira Coach Station 22:55 Samsun Central Bus Station  Economy £17
Lüks Artvin Seyahat 10h 30m 12:45 Istanbul Dudullu Coach Station 23:15 Samsun Central Bus Station  Basic £18
Lüks Artvin Seyahat 12h 15m 11:00 Istanbul Otogar Coach Station 23:15 Samsun Central Bus Station  Basic £18
FlixBus 10h 30m 00:45 Istanbul Dudullu Coach Station 11:15 Samsun Central Bus Station  Economy £20
FlixBus 11h 5m 10:15 Istanbul Dudullu Coach Station 21:20 Samsun Central Bus Station  Economy £20

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Metro Turizm 10h 10m 12:45 Istanbul Samandira Coach Station 22:55 Samsun Central Bus Station  Economy £17
FlixBus 10h 30m 00:45 Istanbul Dudullu Coach Station 11:15 Samsun Central Bus Station  Economy £20
FlixBus 11h 5m 10:15 Istanbul Dudullu Coach Station 21:20 Samsun Central Bus Station  Economy £20
Lüks Artvin Seyahat 10h 30m 12:45 Istanbul Dudullu Coach Station 23:15 Samsun Central Bus Station  Basic £20
Lüks Artvin Seyahat 12h 15m 11:00 Istanbul Otogar Coach Station 23:15 Samsun Central Bus Station  Basic £20

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Metro Turizm 10h 10m 12:45 Istanbul Samandira Coach Station 22:55 Samsun Central Bus Station  Economy £17
Lüks Artvin Seyahat 10h 30m 12:45 Istanbul Dudullu Coach Station 23:15 Samsun Central Bus Station  Basic £18
Lüks Artvin Seyahat 12h 15m 11:00 Istanbul Otogar Coach Station 23:15 Samsun Central Bus Station  Basic £18
FlixBus 10h 30m 00:45 Istanbul Dudullu Coach Station 11:15 Samsun Central Bus Station  Economy £20
FlixBus 11h 5m 10:15 Istanbul Dudullu Coach Station 21:20 Samsun Central Bus Station  Economy £20

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Metro Turizm 10h 10m 12:45 Istanbul Samandira Coach Station 22:55 Samsun Central Bus Station  Economy £17
Lüks Artvin Seyahat 12h 15m 11:00 Istanbul Otogar Coach Station 23:15 Samsun Central Bus Station  Basic £18
FlixBus 10h 30m 00:45 Istanbul Dudullu Coach Station 11:15 Samsun Central Bus Station  Economy £20
FlixBus 11h 5m 10:15 Istanbul Dudullu Coach Station 21:20 Samsun Central Bus Station  Economy £20
Lüks Artvin Seyahat 10h 30m 12:45 Istanbul Dudullu Coach Station 23:15 Samsun Central Bus Station  Basic £20

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Lüks Artvin Seyahat 10h 30m 12:45 Istanbul Dudullu Coach Station 23:15 Samsun Central Bus Station  Basic £18
Lüks Artvin Seyahat 12h 15m 11:00 Istanbul Otogar Coach Station 23:15 Samsun Central Bus Station  Basic £18
FlixBus 10h 30m 00:45 Istanbul Dudullu Coach Station 11:15 Samsun Central Bus Station  Economy £20
FlixBus 11h 5m 10:15 Istanbul Dudullu Coach Station 21:20 Samsun Central Bus Station  Economy £20
Metro Turizm 15h 30m 04:00 Istanbul Otogar Coach Station 19:30 Samsun Central Bus Station  Economy £21

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Aybastı Ses Özay Turizm 14h 0m 14:45 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station 04:45 Samsun Central Bus Station  Economy £14
Lüks Artvin Seyahat 10h 30m 12:45 Istanbul Dudullu Coach Station 23:15 Samsun Central Bus Station  Basic £18
Narlıca Seyahat 14h 0m 11:00 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station 01:00 Samsun Central Bus Station  Economy £18
FlixBus 10h 30m 00:45 Istanbul Dudullu Coach Station 11:15 Samsun Central Bus Station  Economy £20
Metro Turizm 15h 30m 04:00 Istanbul Otogar Coach Station 19:30 Samsun Central Bus Station  Economy £21

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Istanbul to Samsun is £11 on 11/02/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


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.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 65 daily coaches from Istanbul to Samsun. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 51 daily coaches between Istanbul and Samsun.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 274 coaches from Istanbul to Samsun, while Night sees the fewest connections between Istanbul and Samsun, with 24 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 58 times by bus from Istanbul to Samsun in one click. Book your Istanbul to Samsun bus ticket starting from £11!

Cheapest Bus £11
Fastest Bus 8h 55m
Earliest Coach 10:15
Latest Coach 23:45
Daily Bus Connections 58 Ø
Distance 616.8 km
Coach Companies Metro Turizm, FlixBus, Kamil Koc, Lüks Artvin Seyahat, Narlıca Seyahat and Aybastı Ses Özay Turizm

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Istanbul to Samsun?

Every day, 58 buses from 6 coach companies leave Istanbul for Samsun. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 04/02/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 02/02
Tuesday 03/02
Wednesday 04/02
£12
Thursday 05/02
£21
Friday 06/02
£12
Saturday 07/02
£17
Sunday 08/02
£17
Monday 09/02
£20
Tuesday 10/02
£21
Wednesday 11/02
£11
Thursday 12/02
£20
Friday 13/02
£21
Saturday 14/02
£11
Sunday 15/02
£20
Monday 16/02
£20
Tuesday 17/02
£20
Wednesday 18/02
£20
Thursday 19/02
£11
Friday 20/02
£20
Saturday 21/02
£20
Sunday 22/02
£20
Monday 23/02
£11
Tuesday 24/02
£20
Wednesday 25/02
Thursday 26/02
£12
Friday 27/02
£11
Saturday 28/02
£20
Sunday 01/03

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 £11, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Istanbul to Samsun. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £17.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Istanbul to Samsun, with £11. Evening 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.

Latest reviews for coach companies on the route Istanbul - Samsun

Varan Turizm
Miraç Karayel, 04/12/2025
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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 £11 and takes 14h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 6 companies with ticket prices ranging from £11 to £29. 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 58 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 8h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £21. 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 10:15. 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 23:45. 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Istanbul to Samsun?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 58 daily trips between Istanbul and Samsun. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Istanbul to Samsun?

Prices and availability for 58 trips between Istanbul and Samsun change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy
Economy

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

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