Day trip from Samsun to Kastamonu
Kastamonu lies 214 km (133 mi) west of Samsun, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 214 km (133 mi) apart, Kastamonu is a realistic day trip from Samsun: about 3 h 29 min each way by road.
| Samsun | Kastamonu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 394,050 | 125,622 |
| Elevation | 64 m (210 ft) | 786 m (2,579 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
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Common questions
How far is Kastamonu from Samsun?
214 km (133 mi) in a straight line, west of Samsun; by road roughly 261 km (162 mi).
How long does it take to get from Samsun to Kastamonu by road?
About 3 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Samsun and Kastamonu?
No, both are on Europe/Istanbul at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.