Istanbul – Samsun

İstanbul – Samsun reaches the largest city of the Black Sea passing Bolu Mountain and the edge of Central Anatolia.

Line information

• Distance: about 730 km; journey time 10 h
• Intermediate stops: Düzce, Bolu, Gerede, Çorum, Merzifon
• Daily departures: 6, with one 20–30 minute break
• Vehicle classes: Premium 2+1 and Comfort 2+2

Departure times

Departure times on the Istanbul – Samsun line: 08:00 · 11:30 · 15:00 · 19:00 · 21:30 · 23:00. Extra services are added during holidays and the summer season; current times are shown on the ticket search screen.

Fares and tickets

The Comfort 2+2 seat fare starts at 1.100 TRY; on Premium 2+1 seats the fare is about 15% higher (1.260 TRY). Student, over-65, round-trip and early-booking discounts apply on this line. You can look up your ticket with the PNR number and make a free change up to two hours before departure.