Bus and Coach from Samsun to Istanbul: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Samsun to Istanbul

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Samsun to Istanbul from various bus operators like FlixBus, Metro Turizm or Kamil Koc for the next days.

today

£20

tomorrow

£19

Saturday

£20

Sunday

£20

Monday

£20

Tuesday

£20

Wednesday

£20

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	11h 35m	01:00	Samsun	Central Bus Station	12:35	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Samsun (Turkey) at 04/12/2025 01:00:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 04/12/2025 12:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
Kamil Koc	12h 30m	09:00	Samsun	Central Bus Station	21:30	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Samsun (Turkey) at 04/12/2025 09:00:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 04/12/2025 21:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Lüks Artvin Seyahat	11h 45m	21:15	Samsun	Central Bus Station	09:00	Istanbul	Otogar Coach Station	Basic	£20	A Bus from Lüks Artvin Seyahat goes from Central Bus Station, Samsun (Turkey) at 04/12/2025 21:15:00 to Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 05/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
Lüks Artvin Seyahat	10h 30m	21:15	Samsun	Central Bus Station	07:45	Istanbul	Dudullu Coach Station	Basic	£20	A Bus from Lüks Artvin Seyahat goes from Central Bus Station, Samsun (Turkey) at 04/12/2025 21:15:00 to Dudullu Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 05/12/2025 07:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
FlixBus	11h 15m	01:00	Samsun	Central Bus Station	12:15	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	Economy	£20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Samsun (Turkey) at 04/12/2025 01:00:00 to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 04/12/2025 12:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Lüks Artvin Seyahat	11h 45m	21:15	Samsun	Central Bus Station	09:00	Istanbul	Otogar Coach Station	Basic	£19	A Bus from Lüks Artvin Seyahat goes from Central Bus Station, Samsun (Turkey) at 05/12/2025 21:15:00 to Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 06/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
Kamil Koc	11h 35m	01:00	Samsun	Central Bus Station	12:35	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Samsun (Turkey) at 05/12/2025 01:00:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 05/12/2025 12:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
Kamil Koc	12h 30m	09:00	Samsun	Central Bus Station	21:30	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Samsun (Turkey) at 05/12/2025 09:00:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 05/12/2025 21:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
FlixBus	12h 45m	12:30	Samsun	Central Bus Station	01:15	Istanbul	Otogar Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Samsun (Turkey) at 05/12/2025 12:30:00 to Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 06/12/2025 01:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
FlixBus	11h 15m	01:00	Samsun	Central Bus Station	12:15	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	Economy	£20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Samsun (Turkey) at 05/12/2025 01:00:00 to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 05/12/2025 12:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	11h 35m	01:00	Samsun	Central Bus Station	12:35	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Samsun (Turkey) at 06/12/2025 01:00:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 06/12/2025 12:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
Kamil Koc	12h 30m	09:00	Samsun	Central Bus Station	21:30	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Samsun (Turkey) at 06/12/2025 09:00:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 06/12/2025 21:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Lüks Artvin Seyahat	11h 45m	21:15	Samsun	Central Bus Station	09:00	Istanbul	Otogar Coach Station	Basic	£20	A Bus from Lüks Artvin Seyahat goes from Central Bus Station, Samsun (Turkey) at 06/12/2025 21:15:00 to Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 07/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
Lüks Artvin Seyahat	10h 30m	21:15	Samsun	Central Bus Station	07:45	Istanbul	Dudullu Coach Station	Basic	£20	A Bus from Lüks Artvin Seyahat goes from Central Bus Station, Samsun (Turkey) at 06/12/2025 21:15:00 to Dudullu Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 07/12/2025 07:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
Metro Turizm	12h 30m	01:30	Samsun	Central Bus Station	14:00	Istanbul	Otogar Coach Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Samsun (Turkey) at 06/12/2025 01:30:00 to Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 06/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Samsun to Istanbul via Ankara, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  13h 45m
  
  0
  
  22:15
  
  Samsun
  Central Bus Station
  
  04:00
  
  Ankara
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £11
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Bus Station, Samsun (Turkey) at 06/12/2025 22:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 07/12/2025 04:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
- Busbud
  
  7h 20m
  
  0
  
  04:40
  
  Ankara
  Central Coach Station
  
  12:00
  
  Istanbul
  Otogar Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £7
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Coach Station, Ankara (Turkey) at 07/12/2025 04:40:00 to Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 07/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
Travel time is 3h 15m longer, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	11h 35m	01:00	Samsun	Central Bus Station	12:35	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Samsun (Turkey) at 07/12/2025 01:00:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 07/12/2025 12:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
Kamil Koc	12h 30m	09:00	Samsun	Central Bus Station	21:30	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Samsun (Turkey) at 07/12/2025 09:00:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 07/12/2025 21:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Lüks Artvin Seyahat	11h 45m	21:15	Samsun	Central Bus Station	09:00	Istanbul	Otogar Coach Station	Basic	£20	A Bus from Lüks Artvin Seyahat goes from Central Bus Station, Samsun (Turkey) at 07/12/2025 21:15:00 to Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 08/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
Lüks Artvin Seyahat	10h 30m	21:15	Samsun	Central Bus Station	07:45	Istanbul	Dudullu Coach Station	Basic	£20	A Bus from Lüks Artvin Seyahat goes from Central Bus Station, Samsun (Turkey) at 07/12/2025 21:15:00 to Dudullu Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 08/12/2025 07:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
FlixBus	11h 15m	01:00	Samsun	Central Bus Station	12:15	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	Economy	£21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Samsun (Turkey) at 07/12/2025 01:00:00 to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 07/12/2025 12:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Samsun to Istanbul via Ankara, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  13h 45m
  
  0
  
  22:15
  
  Samsun
  Central Bus Station
  
  04:00
  
  Ankara
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £11
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Bus Station, Samsun (Turkey) at 06/12/2025 22:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 07/12/2025 04:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
- Busbud
  
  7h 20m
  
  0
  
  04:40
  
  Ankara
  Central Coach Station
  
  12:00
  
  Istanbul
  Otogar Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £7
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Coach Station, Ankara (Turkey) at 07/12/2025 04:40:00 to Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 07/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
Travel time is 3h 15m longer, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	11h 35m	01:00	Samsun	Central Bus Station	12:35	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Samsun (Turkey) at 08/12/2025 01:00:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 08/12/2025 12:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
Kamil Koc	12h 30m	09:00	Samsun	Central Bus Station	21:30	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Samsun (Turkey) at 08/12/2025 09:00:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 08/12/2025 21:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Lüks Artvin Seyahat	11h 45m	21:15	Samsun	Central Bus Station	09:00	Istanbul	Otogar Coach Station	Basic	£20	A Bus from Lüks Artvin Seyahat goes from Central Bus Station, Samsun (Turkey) at 08/12/2025 21:15:00 to Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 09/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
Lüks Artvin Seyahat	10h 30m	21:15	Samsun	Central Bus Station	07:45	Istanbul	Dudullu Coach Station	Basic	£20	A Bus from Lüks Artvin Seyahat goes from Central Bus Station, Samsun (Turkey) at 08/12/2025 21:15:00 to Dudullu Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 09/12/2025 07:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
Metro Turizm	12h 30m	01:30	Samsun	Central Bus Station	14:00	Istanbul	Otogar Coach Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Samsun (Turkey) at 08/12/2025 01:30:00 to Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 08/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Samsun to Istanbul via Ankara, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  13h 45m
  
  0
  
  22:15
  
  Samsun
  Central Bus Station
  
  04:00
  
  Ankara
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £11
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Bus Station, Samsun (Turkey) at 06/12/2025 22:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 07/12/2025 04:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
- Busbud
  
  7h 20m
  
  0
  
  04:40
  
  Ankara
  Central Coach Station
  
  12:00
  
  Istanbul
  Otogar Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £7
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Coach Station, Ankara (Turkey) at 07/12/2025 04:40:00 to Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 07/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
Travel time is 3h 15m longer, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	11h 35m	01:00	Samsun	Central Bus Station	12:35	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Samsun (Turkey) at 09/12/2025 01:00:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 09/12/2025 12:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
Kamil Koc	12h 30m	09:00	Samsun	Central Bus Station	21:30	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Samsun (Turkey) at 09/12/2025 09:00:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 09/12/2025 21:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Lüks Artvin Seyahat	10h 30m	21:15	Samsun	Central Bus Station	07:45	Istanbul	Dudullu Coach Station	Basic	£20	A Bus from Lüks Artvin Seyahat goes from Central Bus Station, Samsun (Turkey) at 09/12/2025 21:15:00 to Dudullu Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 10/12/2025 07:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
Lüks Artvin Seyahat	11h 45m	21:15	Samsun	Central Bus Station	09:00	Istanbul	Otogar Coach Station	Basic	£20	A Bus from Lüks Artvin Seyahat goes from Central Bus Station, Samsun (Turkey) at 09/12/2025 21:15:00 to Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 10/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
Metro Turizm	11h 0m	01:30	Samsun	Central Bus Station	12:30	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	Economy	£21	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Samsun (Turkey) at 09/12/2025 01:30:00 to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 09/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Samsun to Istanbul via Ankara, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  13h 45m
  
  0
  
  22:15
  
  Samsun
  Central Bus Station
  
  04:00
  
  Ankara
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £11
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Bus Station, Samsun (Turkey) at 06/12/2025 22:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 07/12/2025 04:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
- Busbud
  
  7h 20m
  
  0
  
  04:40
  
  Ankara
  Central Coach Station
  
  12:00
  
  Istanbul
  Otogar Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £7
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Coach Station, Ankara (Turkey) at 07/12/2025 04:40:00 to Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 07/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
Travel time is 3h 15m longer, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	11h 35m	01:00	Samsun	Central Bus Station	12:35	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Samsun (Turkey) at 10/12/2025 01:00:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 10/12/2025 12:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
Kamil Koc	12h 30m	09:00	Samsun	Central Bus Station	21:30	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Samsun (Turkey) at 10/12/2025 09:00:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 10/12/2025 21:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Lüks Artvin Seyahat	11h 45m	21:15	Samsun	Central Bus Station	09:00	Istanbul	Otogar Coach Station	Basic	£20	A Bus from Lüks Artvin Seyahat goes from Central Bus Station, Samsun (Turkey) at 10/12/2025 21:15:00 to Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 11/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
Lüks Artvin Seyahat	10h 30m	21:15	Samsun	Central Bus Station	07:45	Istanbul	Dudullu Coach Station	Basic	£20	A Bus from Lüks Artvin Seyahat goes from Central Bus Station, Samsun (Turkey) at 10/12/2025 21:15:00 to Dudullu Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 11/12/2025 07:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
Metro Turizm	12h 30m	01:30	Samsun	Central Bus Station	14:00	Istanbul	Otogar Coach Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Samsun (Turkey) at 10/12/2025 01:30:00 to Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 10/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Samsun to Istanbul via Ankara, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  13h 45m
  
  0
  
  22:15
  
  Samsun
  Central Bus Station
  
  04:00
  
  Ankara
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £11
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Bus Station, Samsun (Turkey) at 06/12/2025 22:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 07/12/2025 04:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
- Busbud
  
  7h 20m
  
  0
  
  04:40
  
  Ankara
  Central Coach Station
  
  12:00
  
  Istanbul
  Otogar Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £7
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Coach Station, Ankara (Turkey) at 07/12/2025 04:40:00 to Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 07/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
Travel time is 3h 15m longer, but you will save £2

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Samsun to Istanbul is £12 on 03/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Samsun and Istanbul

See here how frequent the connections between Samsun and Istanbul are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 62 daily coaches from Samsun to Istanbul. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 58 daily coaches between Samsun and Istanbul.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 297 coaches from Samsun to Istanbul, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Samsun and Istanbul, with 28 offers.

Facts about coaches from Samsun to Istanbul

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Metro Turizm and Kamil Koc that travel 60 times every day by bus from Samsun to Istanbul in one click! Book your bus ticket from Samsun to Istanbul starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus	£12
Fastest Bus	9h 0m
Earliest Coach	01:00
Latest Coach	23:59
Daily Bus Connections	60 Ø
Distance	616.8 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus, Metro Turizm, Kamil Koc and Lüks Artvin Seyahat

Cheapest coach connections from Samsun to Istanbul

Every day, 60 buses from 4 coach companies leave Samsun for Istanbul: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

£12

Friday 05/12

£12

Saturday 06/12

£12

Sunday 07/12

£12

Monday 08/12

£12

Tuesday 09/12

£12

Wednesday 10/12

£16

Thursday 11/12

£20

Friday 12/12

£18

Saturday 13/12

£18

Sunday 14/12

£12

Monday 15/12

£20

Tuesday 16/12

£12

Wednesday 17/12

£12

Thursday 18/12

£12

Friday 19/12

£12

Saturday 20/12

£12

Sunday 21/12

£14

Monday 22/12

£16

Tuesday 23/12

£12

Wednesday 24/12

£12

Thursday 25/12

£12

Friday 26/12

£12

Saturday 27/12

£12

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Samsun to Istanbul

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Samsun to Istanbul, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £12, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Samsun to Istanbul. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £12.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Samsun to Istanbul, with £12. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £20.

How to save money travelling from Samsun to Istanbul

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Samsun to Istanbul in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Samsun to Istanbul, 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 Samsun to Istanbul are also emptier.

Latest reviews for coach companies on the route Samsun - Istanbul

Samet , 25/11/2025

06 VT 371 mavin arkadaş Mehmet dözen teşekkür ediyorum bizimle ilgilendiği için İstanbul'dan Samsun'a gelene kadar hiç oturmadan yolcuların isteği varmı diye sordu 7 koltuk oturan biri sürekli rahatsı ... 06 VT 371 mavin arkadaş Mehmet dözen teşekkür ediyorum bizimle ilgilendiği için İstanbul'dan Samsun'a gelene kadar hiç oturmadan yolcuların isteği varmı diye sordu 7 koltuk oturan biri sürekli rahatsız edici tavrıyla mavin arkadaş uyarı yaptığı yolcular in huzurlu bir şekilde yolculuk yapdik memnun kaldım varan turizm teşekkür ediyorum güler yüzlü temiz kalpli mavin arkadaşla Mehmet dözen çalıştığı varan turizm tavsiye ediyorum rahat ve huzurlu yolculuk yapdik ailecik her mavin arkadaşla yolculuk yapmak isteriz

All bus stations and stops in Samsun and Istanbul

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Samsun and Istanbul.

Central Bus Station

Şehit Korhan Ekiz Bulvarı

Belediye Evleri

Atakum

Cumhuriyet Mahallesi, Barış Blv. 21

Taflan

Atatürk Bulv. 67/A

Kışla

Alibeyköy Otogarı

Güzeltepe, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Blv 18

Dudullu Coach Station

Kible Sokak 38

Esenler Coach Station

Altıntepsi

Otogar Coach Station

Altıntepsi Mahallesi Bayrampasa-Istanbul

Samandira Coach Station

Tuna Cd 4

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 Samsun to Istanbul? Compare all modes of transports from Samsun to Istanbul.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Samsun to Istanbul

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Samsun to Istanbul? Or which bus companies serve the route Samsun to Istanbul? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Samsun to Istanbul bus

How much does a Samsun - Istanbul coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Samsun - Istanbul bus trip is available from £12 and takes 11h 45m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Samsun to Istanbul is offered by 4 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £22. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Samsun to Istanbul is offered by roughly 60 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Istanbul from Samsun take?

The quickest coach from Samsun to Istanbul is provided by Metro Turizm and takes 9h 0m. 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 Samsun to Istanbul?

The earliest bus to Istanbul departs from Samsun at 01:00. 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 Samsun to Istanbul?

The latest bus to Istanbul departs from Samsun at 23:59. 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 Samsun - Istanbul route?

Passengers looking to travel from Samsun to Istanbul can travel with FlixBus, Metro Turizm 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 Samsun and Istanbul?

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

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Samsun Istanbul 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 Samsun Istanbul 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 Samsun to Istanbul on your planned travel date.

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

Basic

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Samsun and to Istanbul

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