Amasya is an easily accessible city which is connected to the neighbouring provinces with railways and highways
Highways
Amasya is connected to neighbouring provinces; Samsun, Çorum and Tokat with state highways. It is on the 100-18 TTK route of International Europe - Iran Highway. The transportation facilities are available in every season. There isn't any problem on transportation in Amasya region.
Bus and car are the best ways to get here. Trains from Sivas are slow and less comfortable than the bus. The nearest airport is at Samsun
Distances & Travel Times
Ankara: 335 km (208 miles), 5 hours
Bogazkale: 85 km (53 miles), 1.5 hours
Cappadocia (Urgup): 400 km (250 miles), 7 hours
Çorum: 92 km (57 miles), 1.75 hours
Giresun: 339 km (211 miles) E, 6 hours
Istanbul: 685 km (426 miles), 10.5 hours
Samsun: 130 km (81 miles), 2.25 hours
Sinop: 220 km (137 miles), 4 hours
Sivas: 225 km (140 miles), 4 hours
Trabzon: 500 km (311 miles), 8 hours
Railways
Amasya is 134 km to Samsun, 261 km to Sivas by train. There are one main and five sub.stations within the Samsun - Amasya province borders. There are trains for transportation of both passengers and cargo on this line. Dining coaches are also provided. Besides, an express train with a 160 passenger capacity is availible on Amasya - Samsun line.
Written Apr 24, 2004
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