Travel Ankara to Samsun

Ankara to Samsun

This page lists schedules and prices for the main transport options available between Ankara and Samsun, including charter, combined, flight or bus.

Travel options for Ankara to Samsun

Move from Ankara to Samsun by flight in 2 hours for the quickest journey, or take a bus for 562 TRY to save on costs.

Bus from Ankara to Samsun

Buses leave regularly from Ankara Asti Bus Station or Sogutozu Cep Terminal, Ankara, with the first departure at 00:15. If you’re traveling from Ankara, you can plan your trip to Samsun at a time that works for you. The journey usually takes around 6 hours to reach Tekkekoy Bus Station, Samsun or Samsun Bus Station, with fares starting from 562 TRY. Check availability and book here to reserve your seat.

Prices: 562 TRY

Duration: 6h – 8h ⏱

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Flight from Ankara to Samsun

Flying from Ankara, you can board at ESB Ankara Airport and reach Samsun in approximately 2 hours, landing at SZF Samsun Carsamba Airport. Flying is the quickest way to cover this route, with ticket prices starting at 1,100 TRY. You can check available flights and secure your seat using the booking options available here.

Popular departures: ESB Ankara Airport

Prices: 1,100 TRY

Duration: 2h ⏱

Take avia from Ankara to Samsun for 1100 TRY

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Combined from Ankara to Samsun

For travelers connecting Ankara and Samsun via combined transport, departures are available from ESB Ankara Airport with arrivals at SZF Samsun Carsamba Airport. The journey usually takes around 5 hours 25 minutes, with tickets starting from 3,268 TRY. Check available options and reserve your seat book your travel.

Popular departures: ESB Ankara Airport

Prices: 3,268 TRY

Duration: 5h 25m – 13h ⏱

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Charter from Ankara to Samsun

Make your way from Ankara to Samsun with a private transfer, picked up and dropped off at the locations you select. Expect the journey to last 4 hours 56 minutes, with fares starting at 36,567 TRY. Reserve your ride now and plan your trip your way.

Popular departures: Ankara Hotel Transfer
Popular arrivals: Samsun Hotel Transfer

Prices: 36,567 TRY

Duration: 4h 56m ⏱

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Distance Ankara to Samsun

The distance between Ankara and Samsun is 300.6 kilometers.

Ankara to Samsun Transportation Comparison

Compare transport options side by side using key travel metrics to find the best way to get from Ankara to Samsun

Bus
Flight
Combined
Charter
Average price
860 TRY
1,100 TRY
6,386 TRY
36,567 TRY
Cheapest price
562 TRY
1,100 TRY
3,268 TRY
36,567 TRY
Average duration
7h 30m
2h 00m
8h 31m
4h 56m
Minimum duration
6h 00m
2h 00m
5h 25m
4h 56m
Number of departures
137
1
14
1
Tickets

Bus Routes & Schedules from Ankara to Samsun

- Tekkekoy Bus Station, Samsun is your destination from Ankara Asti Bus Station, with the bus taking around 7h to 8h to get there. Departures run from 00:30 until 23:59, and tickets begin at 625 to 1,125 TRY.
- Catch a bus at Ankara Asti Bus Station heading toward Samsun Bus Station, with the journey typically lasting 6h to 8h. Departures operate from 00:30 until 23:59, and fares start at 562 to 1,125 TRY.
- Tekkekoy Bus Station, Samsun is just a bus ride away from Sogutozu Cep Terminal, Ankara, taking roughly 7h to 8h. Tickets cost from 875 TRY, and departures run from 00:20 until 23:45.
- From the station at Sogutozu Cep Terminal, Ankara, buses depart toward Samsun Bus Station, taking around 7h to 8h for the trip. Services run from 00:15 until 23:45, and tickets start at 875 TRY.

Departure stations
Ankara Asti Bus Station
Sogutozu Cep Terminal, Ankara
Arrival stations
Tekkekoy Bus Station, Samsun
Samsun Bus Station

Bus Timetable: Ankara Asti Bus Station → Samsun Bus Station

  • 00:30 07:30 7h 937 TRY
  • 01:00 08:00 7h 875 TRY
  • 01:30 09:30 8h 845 TRY
  • 01:45 09:45 8h 875 TRY
  • 02:00 09:00 7h 875 TRY
  • 03:00 11:00 8h 875 TRY
  • 03:30 10:30 7h 875 TRY
  • 04:00 11:00 7h 845 TRY
  • 04:30 11:30 7h 687 TRY
  • 05:00 13:00 8h 875 TRY
  • 06:00 13:00 7h 875 TRY
  • 06:30 14:30 8h 728 TRY
  • 07:00 15:00 8h 875 TRY
  • 07:30 15:30 8h 875 TRY
  • 08:00 16:00 8h 845 TRY
  • 08:30 16:30 8h 875 TRY
  • 09:00 17:00 8h 875 TRY
  • 10:00 18:00 8h 845 TRY
  • 11:00 18:00 7h 750 TRY
  • 12:00 19:00 7h 750 TRY
  • 13:00 21:00 8h 845 TRY
  • 13:30 21:30 8h 875 TRY
  • 14:00 22:00 8h 750 TRY
  • 14:30 22:30 8h 875 TRY
  • 15:00 22:00 7h 845 TRY
  • 16:00 00:00 8h 875 TRY
  • 16:30 00:30 8h 875 TRY
  • 17:00 01:00 8h 845 TRY
  • 17:30 00:30 7h 750 TRY
  • 18:00 02:00 8h 845 TRY
  • 18:30 01:30 7h 562 TRY
  • 19:00 02:00 7h 1125 TRY
  • 19:30 02:30 7h 750 TRY
  • 20:00 03:00 7h 562 TRY
  • 20:30 03:30 7h 750 TRY
  • 21:00 04:00 7h 875 TRY
  • 21:30 05:30 8h 625 TRY
  • 22:00 05:00 7h 625 TRY
  • 22:30 05:30 7h 875 TRY
  • 23:00 06:00 7h 750 TRY
  • 23:30 06:30 7h 875 TRY
  • 23:44 06:44 7h 875 TRY
  • 23:55 07:55 8h 875 TRY
  • 23:59 05:59 6h 845 TRY

Bus Timetable: Ankara Asti Bus Station → Tekkekoy Bus Station, Samsun

  • 00:30 08:30 8h 937 TRY
  • 01:00 08:00 7h 875 TRY
  • 01:30 08:30 7h 875 TRY
  • 02:00 09:00 7h 875 TRY
  • 03:00 11:00 8h 875 TRY
  • 04:00 12:00 8h 875 TRY
  • 05:00 13:00 8h 875 TRY
  • 06:00 14:00 8h 875 TRY
  • 06:35 14:35 8h 875 TRY
  • 07:30 15:30 8h 875 TRY
  • 08:00 16:00 8h 845 TRY
  • 09:00 17:00 8h 1000 TRY
  • 10:00 18:00 8h 875 TRY
  • 11:00 19:00 8h 750 TRY
  • 12:00 20:00 8h 750 TRY
  • 13:00 21:00 8h 1000 TRY
  • 13:30 21:30 8h 875 TRY
  • 14:30 22:30 8h 875 TRY
  • 15:00 23:00 8h 875 TRY
  • 16:30 00:30 8h 875 TRY
  • 18:00 02:00 8h 875 TRY
  • 19:00 03:00 8h 875 TRY
  • 19:30 02:30 7h 1000 TRY
  • 20:00 04:00 8h 875 TRY
  • 21:00 04:00 7h 1000 TRY
  • 21:30 05:30 8h 625 TRY
  • 22:00 06:00 8h 1125 TRY
  • 22:30 05:30 7h 875 TRY
  • 23:30 06:30 7h 875 TRY
  • 23:44 06:44 7h 875 TRY
  • 23:59 06:59 7h 845 TRY

Bus Timetable: Sogutozu Cep Terminal, Ankara → Samsun Bus Station

  • 00:15 07:15 7h 875 TRY
  • 01:15 08:15 7h 875 TRY
  • 01:45 08:45 7h 875 TRY
  • 02:00 10:00 8h 875 TRY
  • 02:15 09:15 7h 875 TRY
  • 03:15 10:15 7h 875 TRY
  • 04:15 11:15 7h 875 TRY
  • 05:15 12:15 7h 875 TRY
  • 05:45 12:45 7h 875 TRY
  • 06:15 13:15 7h 875 TRY
  • 06:20 14:20 8h 875 TRY
  • 07:15 14:15 7h 875 TRY
  • 07:20 15:20 8h 875 TRY
  • 07:45 15:45 8h 875 TRY
  • 08:15 16:15 8h 875 TRY
  • 08:20 16:20 8h 875 TRY
  • 10:15 17:15 7h 875 TRY
  • 11:15 18:15 7h 875 TRY
  • 12:15 19:15 7h 875 TRY
  • 13:15 20:15 7h 875 TRY
  • 13:20 21:20 8h 875 TRY
  • 13:45 21:45 8h 875 TRY
  • 14:45 22:45 8h 875 TRY
  • 15:15 23:15 8h 875 TRY
  • 16:15 23:15 7h 875 TRY
  • 16:45 23:45 7h 875 TRY
  • 17:45 00:45 7h 875 TRY
  • 18:15 02:15 8h 875 TRY
  • 19:15 02:15 7h 875 TRY
  • 19:45 02:45 7h 875 TRY
  • 20:15 03:15 7h 875 TRY
  • 21:15 04:15 7h 875 TRY
  • 21:45 04:45 7h 875 TRY
  • 22:15 05:15 7h 875 TRY
  • 22:45 05:45 7h 875 TRY
  • 23:45 06:45 7h 875 TRY

Bus Timetable: Sogutozu Cep Terminal, Ankara → Tekkekoy Bus Station, Samsun

  • 00:20 07:20 7h 875 TRY
  • 01:15 08:15 7h 875 TRY
  • 01:45 08:45 7h 875 TRY
  • 02:15 09:15 7h 875 TRY
  • 03:15 11:15 8h 875 TRY
  • 04:15 12:15 8h 875 TRY
  • 05:15 13:15 8h 875 TRY
  • 06:15 14:15 8h 875 TRY
  • 06:50 13:50 7h 875 TRY
  • 07:45 15:45 8h 875 TRY
  • 08:15 16:15 8h 875 TRY
  • 10:15 18:15 8h 875 TRY
  • 13:15 21:15 8h 875 TRY
  • 13:45 21:45 8h 875 TRY
  • 14:45 22:45 8h 875 TRY
  • 15:15 23:15 8h 875 TRY
  • 16:45 00:45 8h 875 TRY
  • 18:15 02:15 8h 875 TRY
  • 19:15 03:15 8h 875 TRY
  • 19:45 03:45 8h 875 TRY
  • 20:15 04:15 8h 875 TRY
  • 21:15 04:15 7h 875 TRY
  • 21:45 04:45 7h 875 TRY
  • 22:15 05:15 7h 875 TRY
  • 22:45 05:45 7h 875 TRY
  • 23:45 06:45 7h 875 TRY

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Flight Routes & Schedules from Ankara to Samsun

Fly from ESB Ankara Airport straight to Samsun on the sole direct service of the day. Expect to spend approximately 2h in the air before arriving at SZF Samsun Carsamba Airport. Services operate at 00:15, and tickets start from 1,100 TRY. Reviewing the timetable for connections between Ankara and Samsun helps you find the departure that works best and secure your seat in advance.

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Combined Routes & Schedules from Ankara to Samsun

Board at ESB Ankara Airport for a flexible transfer across different vehicles en route to Samsun. The journey typically lasts 5h 25m to 13h, with departures scheduled from 02:55 until 15:55 and fares starting from 3,268 to 7,859 TRY. Arrival is at SZF Samsun Carsamba Airport, and reviewing the timetable for connections between Ankara and Samsun ensures you pick the departure that suits your schedule.

Departure stations
ESB Ankara Airport
Arrival stations
SZF Samsun Carsamba Airport

Combined Timetable: ESB Ankara Airport → SZF Samsun Carsamba Airport

  • 02:55 09:55 7h 6950 TRY
  • 04:30 09:55 5h 25m 6950 TRY
  • 07:00 16:40 9h 40m 6950 TRY
  • 07:50 20:50 13h 4604 TRY
  • 08:55 16:40 7h 45m 7859 TRY
  • 09:55 20:50 10h 55m 3268 TRY
  • 10:40 21:25 10h 45m 6950 TRY
  • 10:55 21:25 10h 30m 6950 TRY
  • 11:55 21:25 9h 30m 7859 TRY
  • 12:55 21:25 8h 30m 6950 TRY
  • 13:55 21:25 7h 30m 6950 TRY
  • 14:00 20:50 6h 50m 3268 TRY
  • 14:55 21:25 6h 30m 6950 TRY
  • 15:55 21:25 5h 30m 6950 TRY

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Charter Routes & Schedules from Ankara to Samsun

From Ankara Hotel Transfer, enjoy a direct ride to Samsun Hotel Transfer in a private vehicle, departing when it’s most convenient for you. Travel time is approximately 4h 56m with fares beginning at 36,567 TRY. This single-leg journey ensures comfort and flexibility, letting you focus on your day rather than timetables.

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Frequently Asked Questions Ankara to Samsun

Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ankara to Samsun.

How long does the Ankara to Samsun route usually take?

Travel time on the Ankara to Samsun route depends on the transport type. Flights take about 2 hours, buses usually take about 6 to 8 hours, and combined air options can take between 5 and 13 hours because transfer and waiting times vary.

What is the cheapest way to travel from Ankara to Samsun?

The cheapest option on the Ankara to Samsun route is the bus, with fares starting at 562 TRY. Bus tickets can go up to 1,125 TRY depending on the operator and departure point. Flights are priced higher in the available data.

How much does the Ankara to Samsun route cost overall?

Prices on the Ankara to Samsun route vary by transport type. Bus fares are about 562 to 1,125 TRY, flights are listed at 1,100 TRY, and combined air tickets range from 3,268 to 7,859 TRY. Charter is much higher at 36,567 TRY.

Which option is the fastest on the Ankara to Samsun route?

The fastest option on the Ankara to Samsun route is the direct flight, which takes about 2 hours. Charter transfer is also relatively quick at about 4 hours 56 minutes, but it is not the fastest and costs much more.

Where do trips from Ankara to Samsun usually depart and arrive?

For buses on the Ankara to Samsun route, departures are from Ankara Asti Bus Station or Sogutozu Cep Terminal, Ankara. Arrivals are at Samsun Bus Station or Tekkekoy Bus Station, Samsun. Flights depart from ESB Ankara Airport and arrive at SZF Samsun Carsamba Airport.

How often do services run on the Ankara to Samsun route?

The Ankara to Samsun route has many bus departures, with 137 trips listed, but the exact frequency is not given. Flights are much less frequent in the data, with one direct flight and one combined air option shown.

What are the first and last departures for Ankara to Samsun?

For buses on the Ankara to Samsun route, the first departure is at 00:15 and the last is at 23:59. For combined air options, departures run from 02:55 to 15:55. The direct flight listed departs at 00:15.

How do bus trips on the Ankara to Samsun route differ in duration?

Bus travel on the Ankara to Samsun route usually takes between 6 and 8 hours. The shortest listed bus trip is from Ankara Asti Bus Station to Samsun Bus Station at about 6 hours, while some other bus combinations take about 7 to 8 hours.

Which airports are used for flights from Ankara to Samsun?

Flights on the Ankara to Samsun route use ESB Ankara Airport as the departure airport and SZF Samsun Carsamba Airport as the arrival airport. This applies to both the direct flight and the combined air options in the data.

Are there different bus station combinations on the Ankara to Samsun route?

Yes, the Ankara to Samsun route has several bus station combinations. Departures can be from Ankara Asti Bus Station or Sogutozu Cep Terminal, Ankara, and arrivals can be at Samsun Bus Station or Tekkekoy Bus Station, Samsun. Durations vary by pairing.

Is there a charter option on the Ankara to Samsun route, and what does it look like?

A charter transfer is listed for the Ankara to Samsun route. It runs between Ankara Hotel Transfer and Samsun Hotel Transfer, takes about 4 hours 56 minutes, and costs 36,567 TRY. No schedule times are provided for this option.

Where can I book tickets for the Ankara to Samsun route?

For the Ankara to Samsun route, TicketRoutes.com is the booking reference provided in the context. It is the place to check the listed transport options, prices, and departure details before planning the trip.

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