What is the distance between Samsun and Izmir?

About 526 miles (849 km) separate Samsun and Izmir.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Samsun to Izmir?

If you're headed to Izmir from Samsun, chances are that your bus will leave from Samsun Otogarı and arrive at İzmir Otogarı. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Izmir?

Once in Izmir, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Clock Tower - Saat Kulesi, Archaeological Museum, Ethnography Museum, Ephesus and Kadifekale.

Bus Samsun to Izmir from $27 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Samsun to Izmir on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Samsun Otogarı	15h 30m	4:00pm	İzmir Otogarı	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Samsun Otogarı	15h 59m	11:59pm	İzmir Otogarı	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Samsun Otogarı	14h 30m	6:30am	İzmir Otogarı	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Samsun Otogarı	14h	4:00pm	İzmir Otogarı	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Samsun Otogarı	16h	11:30pm	İzmir Otogarı	No tags

Get from Samsun to Izmir

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 15 hours and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

15hAverage Duration

519 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Samsun and Izmir?

Stops in Samsun

A
Samsun Otogarı
Kıran, Şht. Korhan Ekiz Blv., 55090 İlkadım/Samsun, Turkey
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B
Samsun
Samsun, Türkiye

Stops in Izmir

A
İzmir Otogarı
İzmir Otogarı, Karacaoğlan, Kemal Paşa Cad. No:1 D:158, 35070 Bornova/İzmir
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B
Adnan Menderes Havaalanı (Gaziemir, İzmir)
Dokuz Eylül Mh., Adnan Menderes Havaalanı, 35410 Gaziemir/İzmir, Turkey

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Metro Turizm

3/5255 reviews

Staff3.3

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.4

TR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Samsun to Izmir by bus

What is the distance between Samsun and Izmir?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Samsun to Izmir?
What are the best sights and things to do in Izmir?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/25

$34

11/26

$27

Today

$34

11/28

$34

11/29

$34

11/30

$34

12/01

$27

12/02

$34

The cheapest trip from Samsun to Izmir was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $27

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Samsun to Izmir, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $27 to $35 for a bus ticket from Samsun to Izmir based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually Metro Turizm, FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.