What is the travel distance from Samsun to Ankara?

The distance covered from Samsun to Ankara is 331 km (206 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Samsun to Ankara?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Samsun Otogarı, in Samsun, and end it at Ankara Otogarı, in Ankara.

Bus Samsun to Ankara from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Samsun to Ankara on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30pm	Samsun	6h	2:30am	Ankara Otogarı	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Samsun	6h 30m	4:00am	Ankara Otogarı	No tags
Bus	10:45pm	Samsun	6h 15m	5:00am	Ankara Otogarı	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Samsun	6h 15m	5:15am	Ankara Otogarı	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	Samsun	5h 51m	5:50am	Ankara Otogarı	No tags

Get from Samsun to Ankara

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

6h 25mAverage Duration

331 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

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Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

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Where are the popular stops in Samsun and Ankara?

Stops in Samsun

A - Samsun Otogarı

B - Samsun

Stops in Ankara

A - Ankara Otogarı

B - Aşti

C - Mamak

D - Kızılay

E - Söğütözü Cep Terminali (Ankara)

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Samsun to Ankara by bus

What is the travel distance from Samsun to Ankara?
The distance covered from Samsun to Ankara is 331 km (206 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Samsun to Ankara?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Samsun Otogarı, in Samsun, and end it at Ankara Otogarı, in Ankara.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-15

$23

11-16

$23

Today

$20

11-18

$20

11-19

No data

11-20

No data

11-21

$23

11-22

$23

The cheapest trip from Samsun to Ankara was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $23 for a bus ticket from Samsun to Ankara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually 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.