Day trip from Sivas to Samsun
Samsun lies 180 km (112 mi) north of Sivas, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 180 km (112 mi) apart, Samsun is a realistic day trip from Sivas: about 2 h 55 min each way by road.
| Sivas | Samsun | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 264,022 | 394,050 |
| Elevation | 1,287 m (4,222 ft) | 64 m (210 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Samsun
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Staying in Samsun
Our booking partner lists 61 places to stay in Samsun. Of the 29 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (16), and 3 are five-star. Across 18 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 5,807 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Samsun from Sivas?
180 km (112 mi) in a straight line, north of Sivas; by road roughly 219 km (136 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sivas to Samsun by road?
About 2 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sivas and Samsun?
No, both are on Europe/Istanbul at the moment.
Where can I stay in Samsun?
Our booking partner lists 61 places to stay in Samsun, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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.