How to get from Samsun to Ankara
- 334 km as the crow flies
- 23 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 24 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Samsun to Ankara: bus. The two cities are about 334 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 24 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on August 13, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
334 km
Samsun to Ankara: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Samsun → Ankarabus
FlixBus·5h 51m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Samsun to Ankara
FlixBus runs 23 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:30 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 23 | 00:30 | 23:59 |
| Metro Turizmbus | 8 | 02:00 | 23:00 |
| Varan Turizm, Metro Turizm, Ali Osman Ulusoybus | 53 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:30
- 01:00
- 02:00
- 05:30
- 08:30
- 09:00
- 11:30
- 12:00
- 14:30
- 15:00
- 16:00
- 16:30
- 17:30
- 18:00
- 19:00
- 19:30
- 20:00
- 20:30
- 20:59
- 22:00
- 22:30
- 23:00
- 23:59
All departuresMetro Turizm
- 02:00
- 11:00
- 16:00
- 17:00
- 17:30
- 19:00
- 22:00
- 23:00
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
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Samsun to Ankara works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Samsun to Ankara, about 5h 51m. In total it's roughly €24 over 5h 51m, direct, no transfers.
Samsun to Ankara: common questions
When is the first bus from Samsun to Ankara?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:30 and the last at 23:59, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Samsun to Ankara?
23 a day with FlixBus, between 00:30 and 23:59.
How far is Ankara from Samsun?
About 334 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Samsun to Ankara?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Samsun to Ankara?
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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 24 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 13 Aug 2026