Samsun has an accessible location both within Turkey and in terms of international connections. Transportation to the city can be provided in various ways. Road, rail and air options are available, making Samsun a transportation hub for the region.
Road transportation connects Samsun with other major cities in Turkey. The D020 (E70) highway connects the city to other parts of Turkey in the east-west direction. There are regular bus services to Samsun, especially from major cities such as Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir. Samsun also has an extensive road network within the city itself, so that transportation within the city and to the surrounding districts can be easily provided.
Railway transportation takes place via Sivas-Samsun line. This line provides access to the city from the Central Anatolia Region and is used for both passenger and freight transportation. Train services offer an economical transportation alternative, especially for locals and students.
In terms of air transportation, Samsun-Çarşamba Airport offers direct flights to the city from domestic and some international destinations. The airport is located approximately 20 kilometers from the city center and there are regular bus and taxi services from the airport to the city center.
Urban transportation is provided by buses, minibuses and tram lines. Samsun has a wide municipal bus network and these buses serve many points in the city. The tram line is a modern and efficient public transportation option that runs from Atakum to Tekkeköy and stops at important stops within the city. Minibus lines serve areas that are not accessible by bus and tram lines.
Access to universities in Samsun can also be easily provided by the city's public transportation network. Especially Samsun Ondokuz Mayıs University, as one of the important educational institutions of the city, can be accessed by regular bus services from the city center. The tram line also serves at stops close to the main campus of the university, thus providing a fast and economical transportation alternative for students and academic staff in the city.
These transportation facilities are broad and comprehensive to meet the needs of both local people and visitors to the city. The continuous development and renewal of the transportation network reinforces Samsun's position as a regional transportation hub and contributes to the social and economic dynamism of the city.